Language: English
Question 97 · Federal question
What do you automatically pay in Germany when you are permanently employed?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was bezahlt man in Deutschland automatisch, wenn man fest angestellt ist?
- A Sozialversicherung ✓ Correct answer
- B Sozialhilfe
- C Kindergeld
- D Wohngeld
Translation
What do you automatically pay in Germany when you are permanently employed?
- A Social insurance ✓ Correct answer
- B Social assistance
- C Child benefit
- D Housing benefit
Explanation
Anyone in regular employment in Germany has social insurance contributions for health, pension, unemployment, and long-term care deducted from their pay automatically. The other options are benefits you apply for, not automatic payroll deductions.
Tips
- Contributions come straight out of your paycheck, benefits like child or housing support you have to request.
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