Question 10
What do you automatically pay in Germany when you are in permanent employment?
German original: Was bezahlt man in Deutschland automatisch, wenn man fest angestellt ist?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Social insurance — Correct answer
- Social welfare
- Child benefit
- Housing benefit
Explanation
People in permanent employment in Germany automatically pay social security contributions. These include health insurance, pension insurance, long-term care insurance, unemployment insurance, and accident insurance. The contributions are deducted directly from the gross salary.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- paid — Something is paid when money has been given in exchange for a service or product. The amount owed has already been handed over or transferred.
- employed — Being employed means working for an employer under a formal work contract and receiving a regular salary in return.
- car / automobile — A car is a motor vehicle that travels on roads and is used to transport people or goods.
- automatically — Something happens automatically when it occurs on its own, without any manual action or personal decision being required.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- firm / fixed — Something that is stable, permanent, or not easily changed. It can also describe a determined or secure attitude.