NOUN
dieSozialhilfe/zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌhɪlfə/social assistance; social welfare; public assistance
Sozialhilfe is a German noun that means social assistance, social welfare, or public assistance. It is pronounced /zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌhɪlfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.financial support provided by the state to people in need(public support)
a.government payments to individuals who cannot support themselves
Viele Menschen sind auf Sozialhilfe angewiesen, wenn sie ihren Job verlieren.—Many people rely on social assistance when they lose their jobs.
2.the state system or authority that administers such support(institution)
a.the government agency responsible for social welfare
Die Sozialhilfe prüft, ob jemand einen Anspruch auf Unterstützung hat.—The social welfare agency checks whether someone is entitled to support.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sozialhilfe | — |
| Genitive | der Sozialhilfe | — |
| Dative | der Sozialhilfe | — |
| Accusative | die Sozialhilfe | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sozialhilfe" mean in English?
- "Sozialhilfe" means social assistance, social welfare, or public assistance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sozialhilfe"?
- "Sozialhilfe" is pronounced /zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌhɪlfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sozialhilfe" der, die, or das?
- "Sozialhilfe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Sozialhilfe"?
- "Sozialhilfe" is a noun in German.
