Also means
unemployment office
Usage Note
Jobcenter is the official term for the joint local offices that administer unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld) and placement services for the long-term unemployed in Germany. Introduced under the Hartz IV reforms.
Examples
"Er muss einmal im Monat einen Termin beim Jobcenter wahrnehmen."
Natural Translation
He must attend an appointment at the job centre once a month.
Literal Translation
He must once in-the month an appointment at-the job-centre keep.
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