German word

diakonisch

Pronunciation

IPA/di̯aˈkoːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivecharitable

Example

Viele Gemeinden arbeiten mit diakonischen Projekten zusammen.

Many congregations work together on charitable projects.

Illustration for diakonisch (charitable)

More examples

Freiwillige leisten diakonische Hilfe in Krisenzeiten.

Volunteers provide church welfare aid in times of crisis.

Core concept

A church-linked network providing practical care, support, and social services.

Common phrases

  • diakonische Hilfe

    church welfare aid

  • diakonische Einrichtung

    church welfare institution

Similar words

kirchlich: Associated with a church, denomination, or church-run organization.
caritativ: Showing charity and compassion toward people in need.
sozial: Providing social support for people experiencing hardship.
institutionell: Defined by formal structures, institutions, or organized administration.

Definition in German

Auf kirchliche, wohlfahrtsorientierte Tätigkeit hinweisend; typisch für von Gemeinden oder Diakonie getragene Einrichtungen und Dienste.

Word origin

German diakonisch derives from Diakonie, which comes through Latin diaconia from Greek diakonia, service or ministry, related to diakonos, servant.

Usage tips

  • Diakonisch usually describes organized church or Diakonie services rather than a person's general charitable attitude.

Other meanings

  • diaconaladjective
  • social-welfare-orientedadjective

Opposites

  • säkularsecularadjective

Related words

  • Diakoniechurch welfare worknoun
  • Diakondeaconnoun

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