German word

humanitär

Pronunciation

IPA/humaniˈtɛːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivehumanitarian

Example

Die Organisation leistet humanitäre Hilfe in der Region.

The organization provides humanitarian aid in the region.

Illustration for humanitär (humanitarian)

More examples

Freiwillige sammelten Spenden für humanitäre Projekte.

Volunteers collected donations for humanitarian projects.

Core concept

Aid workers bring food, shelter, or medical care to people in crisis while treating them as equals.

Common phrases

  • humanitäre Unterstützung

    humanitarian assistance

  • humanitäre Projekte

    humanitarian projects

  • humanitäre Hilfe

    humanitarian aid

Similar words

menschlich: Showing kindness and compassion through actions toward others.
hilfsbereit: Willing and ready to help other people.
solidarisch: Supporting others through shared difficulties or a common cause.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Handlungen oder Maßnahmen, die Leiden lindern und die Würde der Betroffenen achten

Word origin

German humanitär comes through French humanitaire from Latin humanitas, meaning humanity, and refers to practical concern for human welfare.

Usage tips

  • Humanitär is common in institutional phrases such as humanitäre Hilfe and humanitäre Maßnahmen, while menschlich is broader and more personal.

Opposites

  • barbarischbarbaricadjective
  • herzlosheartlessadjective

Related words

  • Humanitäthumanitynoun

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