English–German

“homeless person” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔpdaxˌloːzə/

Example

Sie hat dem Obdachlosen eine Decke gegeben.

She gave a homeless man a blanket.

Illustration for Obdachlose (homeless person)

How to say “homeless person” in German

“Homeless person” in German is Obdachlose.

A person carrying daily life without a dependable roof or private home.

Full entry for Obdachlose: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Obdachlose

Freiwillige verteilen regelmäßig Essen an Obdachlose.

Volunteers regularly distribute food to homeless people.

Tips for using Obdachlose

  • As a substantivized adjective, Obdachlose changes its ending: der Obdachlose, den Obdachlosen, and die Obdachlosen for the plural.

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