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Sozialversicherung
German → American English
American English
social security
Gesetzlich geregeltes System der sozialen Absicherung durch Versicherungen wie Kranken-, Renten- und Arbeitslosenversicherung.
In Deutschland basiert die Sozialversicherung auf einem Pflichtsystem für Arbeitnehmer.Sozialversicherung is a formal, standard term in German and usually refers to the system of public insurance schemes; it is often used in compounds like Sozialversicherungsbeitrag or Sozialversicherungspflicht.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sozialversicherung mean in English?
Sozialversicherung means "social security" or, more specifically, the public social insurance system.
Is Sozialversicherung the same as Krankenversicherung?
No. Krankenversicherung is only health insurance, while Sozialversicherung is the broader system that can include health, pension, nursing care, unemployment, and accident insurance.
How do you use Sozialversicherung in a sentence?
For example: "In Deutschland ist die Sozialversicherung ein wichtiger Teil des Sozialsystems."
What is the difference between Sozialversicherung and private insurance?
Sozialversicherung usually refers to mandatory public insurance schemes, while private insurance is individually contracted and not part of the statutory system.