women's shelter
das Frauenhaus, die Frauenhäuser
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women's shelter
An institution where women, usually with their children, can live in safety from domestic violence or other threats and receive advice and support.
Nach den Drohungen ihres Partners fand sie mit ihren Kindern vorübergehend Schutz in einem Frauenhaus.
After her partner's threats, she and her children found temporary refuge in a women's shelter.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Frauenhäuser |
| genitive | des Frauenhauses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Frauenhaus | die Frauenhäuser |
| accusative | das Frauenhaus | die Frauenhäuser |
| dative | dem Frauenhaus | den Frauenhäusern |
| genitive | des Frauenhauses | der Frauenhäuser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Frauenhaus' (women's shelter) is made up of 'Frauen' (women) and 'Haus' (house). The base word 'Haus' (house) refers here to an institution; 'Frauen' (women) indicates which group of people it is intended for.
Die Sozialarbeiterin erklärte ihr, wie sie ein Frauenhaus erreichen konnte.
The social worker explained to her how she could reach a women's shelter.
For movement to this institution, German usually uses 'in ein Frauenhaus' (to a women's shelter) or 'in ein Frauenhaus gehen' (to go to a women's shelter). For staying there, use 'in einem Frauenhaus' (in a women's shelter) or 'im Frauenhaus' (in the women's shelter).
Nach dem Streit ging sie mit ihren Kindern in ein Frauenhaus.
After the argument, she went to a women's shelter with her children.
Die Familie blieb mehrere Wochen in einem Frauenhaus.
The family stayed in a women's shelter for several weeks.
'Frauenhaus' (women's shelter) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'Schutz suchen' (to seek protection), 'Zuflucht finden' (to find refuge), 'Unterstützung bekommen' (to receive support), and 'aufnehmen' (to take in). These collocations are especially common in reports about counseling and domestic violence.
Viele Betroffene finden in einem Frauenhaus Schutz und Unterstützung.
Many people affected find protection and support in a women's shelter.
