disabled person
die Behinderte, die Behinderten
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disabled person
A person with a physical, intellectual, or psychological disability. Today, this term is often considered outdated or impolite; the more neutral term is „Mensch mit Behinderung“ (person with a disability).
Der Behinderte erhielt im Gebäude einen barrierefreien Zugang.
The disabled person was given step-free access to the building.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Behinderten |
| genitive | der Behinderten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Behinderte | die Behinderten |
| accusative | die Behinderte | die Behinderten |
| dative | der Behinderten | den Behinderten |
| genitive | der Behinderten | der Behinderten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Der Behinderte“ (the disabled person) is often considered outdated or impolite today because it defines the person mainly by their disability. The word therefore occurs especially in older texts, established administrative terms, or historical quotations.
In dem alten Bericht ist wiederholt von „den Behinderten“ die Rede.
The old report repeatedly refers to „den Behinderten“ (disabled people).
„Behinderte“ (disabled person) is a nominalized adjective derived from „behindert“ (disabled), the past participle of „behindern“ (to hinder). The term turns a characteristic into a designation for a person and is therefore capitalized.
Der Behinderte wartete vor dem Aufzug auf Unterstützung.
The disabled person waited in front of the elevator for assistance.
Common collocations include „körperlich Behinderte“ (physically disabled people) and „Behinderte und Nichtbehinderte“ (disabled and nondisabled people). They usually appear in the plural, often in texts about sports, work, or accessibility.
Das Sportfest richtet sich an Behinderte und Nichtbehinderte.
The sports festival is aimed at disabled and nondisabled people.
