English–German

“social worker” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈt͡si̯aːlaʁˌbaɪ̯tɐ/

Example

Die Sozialarbeiter beraten die Eltern.

The social workers give the parents advice.

Illustration for Sozialarbeiter (social worker)

How to say “social worker” in German

“Social worker” in German is Sozialarbeiter.

A professional at a social-services crossroads, guiding people from difficult situations to practical support and appropriate agencies.

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

Example sentences with Sozialarbeiter

Viele Sozialarbeiter koordinieren Unterstützungsangebote im Stadtteil.

Many social workers coordinate support services in the neighborhood.

Tips for using Sozialarbeiter

  • Sozialarbeiter is a masculine noun, so the singular uses der Sozialarbeiter and the plural keeps the same form.

Other German words for “social worker”

Die Sozialarbeiterin hilft der Familie.

The social worker helps the family.

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