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Arbeitslosengeld

unemployment benefit

noun AR-byts-lo-zen-gelt Rare
People & Society Work

Usage Note

Arbeitslosengeld I (ALG I) is contribution-based and paid for up to 24 months depending on age and contribution period. Workers must register with the Jobcenter promptly to avoid losing benefit days.

Examples

"Nach dem Jobverlust meldete er sich beim Jobcenter und beantragte Arbeitslosengeld."

Natural Translation

After losing his job, he registered at the job centre and applied for unemployment benefit.

Literal Translation

After the job-loss registered he at-the job-centre and applied-for unemployment-money.

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