church welfare work / organization
die Diakonie, die Diakonien
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church welfare work
The social and charitable work of Christian churches, especially the Protestant church, for people in need or requiring support.
Die Diakonie hilft älteren Menschen, Geflüchteten und Familien in schwierigen Situationen.
Diakonie helps older people, refugees, and families in difficult situations.
church welfare organization
The network of institutions and organizations that provide this church-based social work, especially the Protestant welfare organization in Germany.
Die Diakonie betreibt in unserer Stadt mehrere Kindergärten und Beratungsstellen.
Diakonie runs several kindergartens and counseling centers in our city.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Diakonien |
| genitive | der Diakonie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Diakonie | die Diakonien |
| accusative | die Diakonie | die Diakonien |
| dative | der Diakonie | den Diakonien |
| genitive | der Diakonie | der Diakonien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Diakonie' is used primarily in religious and social policy contexts. The word often appears in texts about social assistance, care, counseling, and institutions run by the Protestant church.
Die Pflegeberatung der Diakonie ist für viele Familien die erste Anlaufstelle.
Diakonie's care counseling service is the first point of contact for many families.
Common expressions for social work include 'bei der Diakonie Hilfe finden' (to find help through Diakonie), 'Angebote der Diakonie nutzen' (to use Diakonie's services), and 'von der Diakonie unterstützt werden' (to be supported by Diakonie). These expressions refer to concrete help for people in difficult situations.
Nach dem Verlust ihrer Wohnung fand die Familie bei der Diakonie Unterstützung.
After losing their home, the family found support through Diakonie.
When 'Diakonie' is used with verbs such as 'betreiben' (to run), 'unterhalten' (to maintain or operate), or 'beschäftigen' (to employ), it usually refers to the organization or its institutions. Clues include specific institutions such as counseling centers, nursing homes, kindergartens, or hospitals.
Die Diakonie beschäftigt in ihren Krankenhäusern und Pflegeheimen viele Pflegekräfte.
Diakonie employs many care workers in its hospitals and nursing homes.
