German word

Behinderte

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈhɪndɐtə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)people with disabilities

Example

Viele Behinderte brauchen Hilfe.

Many people with disabilities need help.

Illustration for Behinderte (people with disabilities)

More examples

In der Stadt gibt es barrierefreie Einrichtungen für Behinderte.

There are barrier-free facilities for people with disabilities in the city.

Core concept

A group of people whose physical, mental, or psychological limitations may call for support or adapted surroundings.

Common phrases

  • Hilfe für Behinderte

    assistance for people with disabilities

  • barrierefreie Einrichtungen für Behinderte

    barrier-free facilities for people with disabilities

Similar words

Menschen mit Behinderung: People with disabilities who may face barriers in everyday life or participation.
Beeinträchtigte: People with physical or mental impairments that limit their functioning.
Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung: People with functional limitations described in a respectful, people-first way.

Definition in German

Eine Person bezeichnet, die wegen körperlicher, geistiger oder seelischer Einschränkungen Hilfe oder Anpassungen benötigt

Word origin

The noun Behinderte comes from the adjective behindert, which developed from the verb behindern, "to hinder" or "to impede."

Usage tips

  • Menschen mit Behinderungen is often preferred in contemporary respectful usage, because Behinderte can sound impersonal or dated in some contexts.

Opposites

  • Gesundehealthy peoplenoun

Related words

  • Behinderungdisabilitynoun
  • Behindertenhilfedisability supportnoun
  • behindertengerechtsuitable for people with disabilitiesadjective

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