Arbeitslosenversicherung
feminine
The English phrase "unemployment insurance" is translated into German as Arbeitslosenversicherung.
Arbeitslosenversicherung refers to insurance against loss of earnings.
Meaning: insurance against loss of earnings (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a feminine noun. When used with a definite article, it is die Arbeitslosenversicherung. The word does not change in its plural form, so the plural of Arbeitslosenversicherung is also Arbeitslosenversicherung.
Did you know?
- Germany's system of Arbeitslosenversicherung is historically linked to the 'Bismarckian' model, established by Otto von Bismarck in the 1880s. This made Germany one of the first countries in the world to implement a state-sponsored social security system.
- While the word contains 'Versicherung', which means 'insurance', the German system is technically a 'social insurance' (Sozialversicherung) model. This means it is a mandatory legal entitlement rather than a private product you choose to buy.
- While Arbeitslosenversicherung is the formal term, Germans often colloquially refer to the benefits received from this insurance as Arbeitslosengeld, which literally means 'unemployment money'.
Examples in context
- Die Arbeitslosenversicherung unterstützt Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer während der Arbeitslosigkeit.Unemployment insurance supports employees during unemployment.
- Ich habe meine Arbeit verloren und muss nun Arbeitslosengeld beantragen.I lost my job and now have to apply for unemployment insurance.
- Die Arbeitslosenversicherung gewährt finanzielle Unterstützung in schwierigen Zeiten.Unemployment insurance provides financial support in difficult times.
- Die Arbeitslosenversicherung ist wichtig.Unemployment insurance is important.
- Er zahlt monatlich in die Arbeitslosenversicherung ein.He pays into unemployment insurance every month.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are discussing their employment contracts.
- JulianIst die Arbeitslosenversicherung in diesem Vertrag enthalten?Is the unemployment insurance included in this contract?
- LauraJa, das ist in Deutschland gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.Yes, that is required by law in Germany.
- JulianDas beruhigt mich sehr, danke Laura.That reassures me a lot, thanks Laura.
- LauraGerne, Julian. Das gibt uns Sicherheit.You're welcome, Julian. That gives us security.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unemployment insurance” translations and entries Arbeitslosenversicherung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
