German Conversation · Level 183
30 words
German word
Lebenshilfe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːbn̩sˌhɪlfə/
Meaning
- feminine nounorganization for people with disabilities
Example
In unserer Stadt gibt es eine Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit Behinderung.
Our city has an organization for people with disabilities.
More examples
Er engagiert sich ehrenamtlich bei der Lebenshilfe.
He volunteers with the organization for people with disabilities.
Core concept
A local organization helps people with disabilities and their families manage daily life through guidance, care, and shared activities.
Common phrases
Beratungsstelle der Lebenshilfe
counseling center of the organization for people with disabilities
ehrenamtlich bei der Lebenshilfe tätig sein
volunteer at the organization for people with disabilities
Similar words
Wohlfahrtsverband: An umbrella welfare association that coordinates services and projects among member organizations.
Träger: The organization responsible for running and managing a social care service or facility.
Sozialhilfe: Government support providing money to people whose income cannot meet basic living costs.
Pflege: Personal care and medical support for people needing help because of illness or age.
Definition in German
Verein, der Personen mit Behinderung und ihre Angehörigen durch Beratung, Betreuung und Freizeitangebote im täglichen Leben unterstützt.
Word origin
The compound joins Leben, meaning 'life', with Hilfe, meaning 'help', and names support concerned with managing everyday life.
Usage tips
- Lebenshilfe is feminine, so the standard forms are die Lebenshilfe and, in the plural, die Lebenshilfen.
Other meanings
- disability aid groupnoun
Related words
- Lebenshilfeorganisationorganization for people with disabilitiesnoun
- Lebenshilfeangebotservice offered by the organization for people with disabilitiesnoun