German Conversation · Level 140
30 words
German word
Obdachlose
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔpdaxˌloːzə/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)homeless person
Example
Sie hat dem Obdachlosen eine Decke gegeben.
She gave a homeless man a blanket.
More examples
Freiwillige verteilen regelmäßig Essen an Obdachlose.
Volunteers regularly distribute food to homeless people.
Core concept
A person carrying daily life without a dependable roof or private home.
Common phrases
mit Obdachlosen ins Gespräch kommen
get into conversation with homeless people
Nahrung an Obdachlose verteilen
distribute food to homeless people
für Obdachlose spenden
donate to homeless people
Similar words
Wohnungslose: A person without permanent housing, including someone in temporary accommodation.
Person ohne festen Wohnsitz: A person formally described as having no fixed residence.
Obdachlosigkeit: The condition of lacking shelter or stable housing.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für eine Person, die vorübergehend oder dauerhaft ohne eigenes Zuhause lebt.
Word origin
Obdachlose combines Obdach, a word for shelter or a roof over one's head, with -los, meaning 'without', and is the adjective-based noun for such a person.
Usage tips
- As a substantivized adjective, Obdachlose changes its ending: der Obdachlose, den Obdachlosen, and die Obdachlosen for the plural.