NOUN

Sozialstaat/zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌʃtaːt/welfare state; social state

Sozialstaat is a German noun that means welfare state or social state. It is pronounced /zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌʃtaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sozialstaaten".

Definitions

1.a state whose policies are oriented toward ensuring social security and justice, especially through social benefits and assistance(politics; government system)

a.country in which the state takes responsibility for social welfare (e.g., pensions, health insurance, unemployment support)

Der Sozialstaat garantiert allen Bürgern eine Grundsicherung im Krankheitsfall.The welfare state guarantees basic security to all citizens in case of illness.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sozialstaatdie Sozialstaaten
Genitivedes Sozialstaatsder Sozialstaaten
Dativedem Sozialstaatden Sozialstaaten
Accusativeden Sozialstaatdie Sozialstaaten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sozialstaat" mean in English?
"Sozialstaat" means welfare state or social state. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sozialstaat"?
"Sozialstaat" is pronounced /zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌʃtaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sozialstaat" der, die, or das?
"Sozialstaat" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Sozialstaat"?
The plural of "Sozialstaat" is "Sozialstaaten".
What part of speech is "Sozialstaat"?
"Sozialstaat" is a noun in German.

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