Glossary — 220 German official terms explained

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Rechtsschutzversicherung (Legal protection insurance)

Versicherung, die Anwalts- und Gerichtskosten bei Rechtsstreitigkeiten übernimmt — verschiedene Bereiche (Arbeit, Miet, Verkehr).

Meine Rechtsschutzversicherung deckt Mietrecht und Arbeitsrecht ab.

Law

Reisepass (Passport)

Travel document for international travel — mandatory for non-EU travel, application at citizen's office.

I need my passport to enter Turkey.

Authorities

Rentenversicherung (Pension insurance)

Statutory mandatory insurance for retirement — contribution: 18.6% of gross salary (employer and employee each 50%).

Contributions to pension insurance are deducted directly from salary.

Finance

Riester-Rente (Riester pension)

State-subsidized private pension savings — government grants and tax benefits, named after former labor minister Walter Riester.

Riester pension is particularly worthwhile for families with children due to child allowance benefits.

Finance

Ruhezeit (Rest period)

Gesetzlich oder per Hausordnung festgelegte Zeiten für Nachtruhe (22–6 Uhr) und Mittagsruhe — Lärmbelästigung ist verboten.

In der Ruhezeit darf man nicht bohren oder laut Musik hören.

Daily life

Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting fee)

Monthly contribution of €18.36 per apartment for public broadcasting (ARD, ZDF, Deutschlandradio).

Every household must pay the broadcasting fee, regardless of whether they watch television.

Daily life

📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained