Sozialabgaben
dieNounsocial security contributions; payroll taxes
English translations
- 01
social security contributions
- 02
payroll taxes
Word details
- German meaning
- Sozialabgaben sind obligatorische Beiträge, die Arbeitgeber und Arbeitnehmer zur Finanzierung der Sozialversicherungssysteme leisten.
- English meaning
- Social security contributions are mandatory payments made by employers and employees to finance social insurance systems.
- Synonym
- Versicherungsbeiträge, Sozialversicherungsbeiträge
- German example
- Ein großer Teil des Bruttogehalts wird für Sozialabgaben verwendet.
- English example
- A large portion of the gross salary is used for social security contributions.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Sozialabgaben
- Plural Form
- die Sozialabgaben
Related words
- Schwarzarbeit
illegal work
- Schwarzarbeiter
A black market worker is a person who engages in unofficial employment without paying taxes and social security contributions.
- schwarzarbeiten
To work illegally, to moonlight
Example sentences with “Sozialabgaben”
Die Sozialabgaben werden direkt vom Gehalt abgezogen. (Social security contributions are deducted directly from the salary.)
Frequently asked questions
Are Sozialabgaben always plural in German?
Yes, 'Sozialabgaben' is used in the plural form. It refers to the various mandatory payments (health, pension, unemployment insurance) deducted from gross wages.