English–German

“welfare state” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈtsi̯aːlˌʃtaːt/

Example

In einem Sozialstaat hilft der Staat armen Menschen.

In a welfare state, the government helps poor people.

Illustration for Sozialstaat (welfare state)

How to say “welfare state” in German

“Welfare state” in German is Sozialstaat.

A country's shared safety net, built into its public institutions.

Full entry for Sozialstaat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Sozialstaat

Viele diskutieren, ob der Sozialstaat angesichts demografischer Veränderungen tragfähig bleibt.

Many people are discussing whether the welfare state remains viable in the face of demographic changes.

Tips for using Sozialstaat

  • Sozialstaat is masculine, and its plural is Sozialstaaten; the final element Staat determines the compound's gender.

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