affected person
die Betroffene, die Betroffenen
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affected person
A person affected by an event, decision, or problem whose interests or living situation are impacted as a result.
Der Betroffene wurde über die Entscheidung der Behörde informiert.
The affected person was informed about the authority's decision.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Betroffenen |
| genitive | der Betroffenen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Betroffene | die Betroffenen |
| accusative | die Betroffene | die Betroffenen |
| dative | der Betroffenen | den Betroffenen |
| genitive | der Betroffenen | der Betroffenen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Betroffene' (affected person) belongs to the verb 'betreffen' (to affect) and the expression 'betroffen sein' (to be affected). The participle used as a noun makes it possible to talk about these people without naming them more specifically.
Die Änderung betrifft mehrere Familien; die Betroffenen erhalten morgen weitere Informationen.
The change affects several families; the affected people will receive further information tomorrow.
Using 'von' (by/from) with the dative, you can specify which event or problem affects the affected people. This phrase often comes directly before 'Betroffenen'.
Die von der Schließung Betroffenen fordern ein Gespräch mit der Firmenleitung.
The people affected by the closure are calling for a meeting with the company management.
Common collocations include 'Betroffene informieren' (to inform affected people), 'Betroffene beraten' (to advise affected people), and 'Betroffene unterstützen' (to support affected people). They are especially common in communications from authorities, advice centers, and aid organizations.
Die Beratungsstelle unterstützt Betroffene bei der Suche nach einer neuen Wohnung.
The advice center supports affected people in their search for a new apartment.
