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Ελληνικά📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained
220 German official terms — simply explained
11 terms found
Fahrerlaubnis (driving license)
Official authorization to operate a motor vehicle — foreign driving licenses must be converted if necessary.
I had to have my Ukrainian driver's license converted into a German driving license after 6 months.
Authorities
Familienkasse (Family Fund Office)
Authority of the Federal Employment Agency that pays child allowance and child supplement.
The child allowance application is sent to the family fund.
Finance
Familiennachzug (Family Reunification)
Possibility for foreigners to bring spouses and minor children to Germany.
For family reunification, one must prove sufficient living space and income.
Authorities
Feststellungsprüfung (assessment exam)
Final examination at the preparatory college — prerequisite for university admission if foreign school certificate is not directly recognized.
After 2 semesters at the preparatory college, I passed the assessment examination.
Education
Fiktionsbescheinigung (Fiction Certificate)
Temporary document that permits residence while the application for a residence title is being processed.
Until my residence title is ready, I have received a fictional certificate.
Authorities
Finanzamt (Tax Office)
Tax authority — responsible for income tax, wage tax, sales tax, and tax assessments.
The tax office sent me my tax assessment.
Finance
Freistellungsauftrag (exemption order)
Instruction to the bank to exempt capital income up to the saver's allowance (€1,000) from tax.
Without a tax exemption instruction, the bank automatically deducts capital gains tax on interest.
Finance
Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) (voluntary social year)
Voluntary social service (6–18 months) in social institutions — pocket money, accommodation, and meals are provided.
Before university, I did a voluntary social year in a hospital.
Education
Freizügigkeit (Freedom of Movement)
Right of EU citizens to freely move, reside, and work in any EU member state.
As an EU citizen, I have freedom of movement and do not need a work permit.
Law
Frühförderung (early intervention)
Therapeutic and educational assistance for children with developmental delays from birth to school age — free of charge.
My child receives early intervention because of speech delay.
Health
Führungszeugnis (Certificate of Good Conduct)
Official extract from the Central Criminal Register — shows convictions and is often required by employers.
For the position in the kindergarten, I need an enhanced certificate of good conduct.
Authorities