die Berufsgenossenschaft, -en
employers' liability insurance association
The German word "Berufsgenossenschaft" is a compound noun composed of two parts:
- Beruf: meaning "profession" or "occupation"
- Genossenschaft: meaning "cooperative" or "association"
Berufsgenossenschaft refers to a statutory accident insurance association in Germany, responsible for occupational safety, accident prevention, and insurance for workers.
Similar words include:
- Unfallversicherung (accident insurance)
- Arbeitsschutzorganisation (work safety organization)
Difference:
While Berufsgenossenschaft specifically designates statutory bodies providing occupational accident insurance and prevention, Unfallversicherung is a more general term for accident insurance, and Arbeitsschutzorganisation refers broadly to any organization related to workplace safety, not necessarily insurance-linked.
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Examples
Die Berufsgenossenschaft hilft den Arbeitern.noun
The employers' liability insurance association helps the workers.
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