refugee
die Geflüchtete, die Geflüchteten
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refugee
A person who has had to flee their home country or place of residence, usually because of war, persecution, or other dangers.
Der Geflüchtete erhielt in Deutschland zunächst eine Unterkunft und medizinische Hilfe.
The refugee initially received accommodation and medical assistance in Germany.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geflüchteten |
| genitive | der Geflüchteten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Geflüchtete | die Geflüchteten |
| accusative | die Geflüchtete | die Geflüchteten |
| dative | der Geflüchteten | den Geflüchteten |
| genitive | der Geflüchteten | der Geflüchteten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Geflüchtete' (refugee) is formed from 'geflüchtet' (fled), the past participle of the verb 'flüchten' (to flee). In this way, an action becomes a term for the person who has experienced it.
Der Geflüchtete erzählt, warum er aus seiner Heimat geflüchtet ist.
The refugee explains why he fled his homeland.
The word is frequently used in the news, political discussions, and texts by aid organizations. It is also suitable for factual accounts about individual people.
In einem Zeitungsbericht schildert ein Geflüchteter seine ersten Monate in Deutschland.
In a newspaper report, a refugee describes his first few months in Germany.
Common collocations are 'Geflüchtete aufnehmen' (to take in refugees), 'Geflüchtete unterstützen' (to support refugees), and 'Geflüchtete unterbringen' (to house refugees). These describe practical measures to provide help and care.
Die Gemeinde hat mehrere Geflüchtete in freien Wohnungen untergebracht.
The municipality has housed several refugees in vacant apartments.
