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aid organization
An organization whose purpose is to help people in emergencies, during disasters, or in poverty.
Nach dem Tsunami waren viele internationale Hilfsorganisationen vor Ort.
After the tsunami, many international aid organizations were on the ground.
The word is made up of 'Hilfe' (help), the linking -s, and 'Organisation' (organization). So it literally describes an organization that provides help.
Die lokale Hilfsorganisation sammelt Spenden für die Flutopfer.
The local aid organization is collecting donations for the flood victims.
The word component 'Hilfs-' is used in many German words and means 'helping' or 'supporting.' If you see 'Hilfs-' at the beginning of a word, it often has to do with support or help.
Ein Wörterbuch ist ein wichtiges Hilfsmittel beim Sprachenlernen.
A dictionary is an important aid when learning languages.
Common verbs used with 'Hilfsorganisation' (aid organization) are 'spenden für' (to donate to), 'arbeiten für' (to work for), 'unterstützen' (to support), or 'gründen' (to found).
Viele Menschen spenden regelmäßig für eine Hilfsorganisation ihrer Wahl.
Many people donate regularly to an aid organization of their choice.
aid organization
Both words refer to organizations that support people in need. Hilfsorganisation is the general term, while Hilfswerk usually refers to a large, often nonprofit institution. Hilfsorganisation works for any kind of organization that provides help; for a larger organization, Hilfswerk is often more appropriate.
Eine kleine lokale Hilfsorganisation verteilt nach dem Hochwasser Kleidung.
A small local aid organization is distributing clothing after the flood.
Ein großes internationales Hilfswerk verteilt nach dem Hochwasser Kleidung.
A large international aid organization is distributing clothing after the flood.
