welfare

Wohlergehen, Wohl

Wie es jemandem hinsichtlich Gesundheit, Sicherheit, Glück und Lebensbedingungen geht.

In einfachem Englisch: Someone’s health, safety, happiness, and living conditions.

• Their welfare matters to us.
• The charity works to improve animal welfare.
• Who is responsible for the children’s welfare?

So benutzt man es: welfare of someone/something (We are concerned about the welfare of these animals.)

Synonyme: well-being

Häufige Wendungen: animal welfare, child welfare, welfare of someone

Sozialhilfe

Geld oder andere staatliche Hilfe für Menschen, die ihre Grundbedürfnisse nicht selbst decken können.

In einfachem Englisch: Money or other help that the government gives people who cannot meet their basic needs.

• She receives welfare.
• The government reduced welfare payments last year.
• Many families depend on welfare during unemployment.

Synonyme: public assistance

Häufige Wendungen: welfare benefits, receive welfare, on welfare

unterstützen

Menschen Geld oder andere Hilfe geben, damit sie ihre Grundbedürfnisse decken können.

In einfachem Englisch: To give people money or other help to meet their basic needs.

• The charity welfared poor families.
• The agency was created to welfare those in need.
• Local groups tried to welfare unemployed residents.

Synonyme: support, aid

Häufige Wendungen: welfare the poor, welfare needy families