German word

Hilfsorganisation

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪlfsɔʁganizaˌt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaid organization

Example

Viele Hilfsorganisationen arbeiten vor Ort.

Many aid organizations work on the ground.

Illustration for Hilfsorganisation (aid organization)

More examples

Die Gemeinde arbeitet eng mit Hilfsorganisationen zusammen.

The community works closely with aid organizations.

Core concept

A coordinated group turns money, supplies, or skilled workers into practical help for people or places in need.

Common phrases

  • mit Hilfsorganisationen zusammenarbeiten

    work with aid organizations

  • Spenden für Hilfsorganisationen sammeln

    collect donations for aid organizations

Similar words

NGO: A nongovernmental group delivering humanitarian or development aid independently of governments.
Hilfswerk: A well-funded aid group organized to provide assistance over an extended period.
Hilfsverein: A small association of volunteers supporting local needs or a particular purpose.
Entwicklungsorganisation: A group focused on lasting economic progress and better living conditions through aid projects.

Definition in German

Organisation, die kurzfristig oder dauerhaft Hilfe für notleidende Menschen oder Regionen organisiert und leistet.

Word origin

Hilfsorganisation combines Hilfs-, the linking form of Hilfe, with Organisation, a borrowing ultimately related to Latin organizare.

Usage tips

  • Hilfsorganisation is feminine, and its plural is Hilfsorganisationen.

Other meanings

  • support organizationnoun
  • relief organizationnoun

Related words

  • Hilfsaktionaid campaignnoun
  • Hilfswerkrelief organizationnoun
  • hilfsbereithelpfuladjective

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