German word

Diakonie

Pronunciation

IPA/di̯akoˈniː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchurch welfare organization

Example

Die Diakonie hilft vielen Menschen in schwierigen Situationen.

The church welfare organization helps many people in difficult situations.

Illustration for Diakonie (church welfare organization)

More examples

Nach dem Studium begann sie einen Freiwilligendienst bei der Diakonie.

After completing her studies, she started volunteering at the church welfare organization.

Core concept

A church-linked network provides practical support for people facing social or health disadvantages.

Common phrases

  • bei der Diakonie arbeiten

    work for the church welfare organization

  • Freiwilligendienst bei der Diakonie

    volunteer service with the church welfare organization

Similar words

Caritas: A Catholic church welfare organization providing support to people in need.
Sozialamt: A municipal welfare office responsible for local social services.
Hilfswerk: A large aid organization supporting people at home and abroad.
Sozialdienst: A social support service provided in places such as hospitals or schools.

Definition in German

Diakonie bezeichnet kirchlich getragene Wohlfahrtsarbeit und die dafür zuständigen Einrichtungen, die Hilfen für sozial oder gesundheitlich benachteiligte Menschen leisten.

Word origin

Diakonie comes from Greek diakonia, meaning service or ministry, through Christian ecclesiastical language into German.

Usage tips

  • Diakonie is feminine, so the standard form is die Diakonie and its genitive and dative form is der Diakonie.

Other meanings

  • charity organizationnoun
  • welfare organizationnoun

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