German word

Arbeiterwohlfahrt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɐˌvoːlfaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

feminine nounWorkers' Welfare Association

Example

Die Arbeiterwohlfahrt hilft vielen Menschen.

The Workers' Welfare Association helps many people.

Illustration for Arbeiterwohlfahrt (Workers' Welfare Association)

More examples

Die Arbeiterwohlfahrt erweitert ihre Angebote für Familien.

The Workers' Welfare Association is expanding its services for families.

Core concept

A community-based welfare organization arranging help through local services and facilities.

Common phrases

Finanzierung durch die Arbeiterwohlfahrt
funding through the Workers' Welfare Association
Arbeiterwohlfahrt-Angebote
Workers' Welfare Association services
Kooperation mit der Arbeiterwohlfahrt
cooperation with the Workers' Welfare Association

Similar words

AWO: The common German abbreviation for the Workers' Welfare Association.
Wohlfahrtsverband: An umbrella organization that brings together several welfare organizations.
Caritas: A large nonprofit welfare organization run by the Catholic Church.
Diakonie: A large nonprofit welfare organization run by Protestant churches.

Definition in German

Eine in Deutschland entstandene Wohlfahrtsorganisation, die soziale Dienste für Bedürftige organisiert und oft lokal tätig ist.

Word origin

Arbeiterwohlfahrt is a German compound of Arbeiter, 'worker', and Wohlfahrt, 'welfare', used as the organization's name.

Usage tips

The organization is commonly shortened to AWO in German, especially in names of local branches and services.