Waisengeld

14:17 Jul 21, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
German term or phrase: Waisengeld
Context for the expression: "Es liegt ein Bescheid der Deutschen Telekom AG, Personal Service Telekom, Versorgungsservice vom 18.05.2011 betreff Waisengeld unter dem Aktenzeichen VES3-7, Dieter Keilen vor." (from German Bundesanzeiger)
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Summary of answers provided
4financial aid for orphans
Kim Metzger
4orphan's benefits
Martina Kilgo
3orphan's pension or allowance
Wendy Streitparth


  

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financial aid for orphans


Explanation:
I wouldn't use 'orphan pecuniary aid'

http://www.sbr-neustadt.de/Hinterbl.pdf

Waisengeld auch Waisenrente (orphan pecunary aid)
Heute Zahlung zur Sicherung des Lebensunterhalts von unmündigen Kindern gemäss der jeweiligen staatlichen Sozialgesetzgebung bzw. aufgrund privater Versicherungsverträge (Lebensversicherung).
Früher (geldliche) Unterhaltsleistung an Kinder, deren Eltern verstorben und nicht von nahen Angehörigen (Grosseltern, nahe Verwandte) versorgt werden konnten; die Beträge wurden ehedem meistens von der Kirchengemeinde, von der Ortsgemeinde oder (soweit es sich um Elternlose aus einer Handwerkerfamilie handelte) auch von einer Zunft aufgebracht.

http://www.finanz-lexikon.net/Waisengeld auch Waisenrente_33...

http://www.direktbroker.de/unser-service/boersenlexikon/wais...


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Note added at 10 mins (2011-07-21 14:28:39 GMT)
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Sorry - it should be financial aid for underage children.

Kim Metzger
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orphan's pension or allowance


Explanation:
if you want British English

Wendy Streitparth
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orphan's benefits


Explanation:
American social security calls it orphan's benefits.


    Reference: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/international/Agreement_Pamphl...
Martina Kilgo
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