Sozialversicherung

social insurance

noun zo-tsee-AHL-fer-zi-khe-rung Rare

Also means

national insurance

Usage Note

Sozialversicherung is the umbrella term covering the five pillars of Germany's social insurance: health, pension, unemployment, accident, and long-term care. Contributions are split between employer and employee.

Examples

"Beiträge zur Sozialversicherung werden direkt vom Bruttolohn abgezogen."

Natural Translation

Social insurance contributions are deducted directly from the gross wage.

Literal Translation

Contributions to-the social-insurance are directly from-the gross-wage deducted.

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