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group of people
A certain number of people who are connected by shared characteristics, interests, goals, or circumstances, or who are viewed as a unit.
Die Umfrage richtete sich an die Personengruppe der über 65-Jährigen.
The survey was aimed at the group of people over the age of 65.
The word is made up of 'Personen' (people/persons, the plural of 'die Person') and 'die Gruppe' (the group). So the '-en' in the middle is not a linking sound, but part of the plural word.
Vor dem Museum wartete eine große Personengruppe.
A large group of people was waiting in front of the museum.
'Personengruppe' (group of people) is a rather formal and neutral word. It is often used in official announcements, in the news, or in academic texts to categorize people.
Die Studie untersucht das Verhalten einer bestimmten Personengruppe.
The study examines the behavior of a specific group of people.
To describe the group of people more precisely, the genitive or a preposition such as 'von' (of) or 'aus' (from) is often used. Relative clauses are also very common.
Die Personengruppe der Studierenden protestierte gegen die neuen Gebühren.
The group of students protested against the new fees.
people
'die Leute' and 'die Personengruppe' both mean several people. 'die Leute' is the normal, everyday word. It can be general or somewhat imprecise: you often do not know exactly how many people are meant. 'die Personengruppe' sounds more precise and more formal. It is used when the people are viewed as a specific group, for example because of a shared characteristic, goal, or problem. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to several people. In everyday life, 'die Leute' usually sounds more natural; in reports, rules, or official situations, 'die Personengruppe' fits better.
Für die Umfrage wurde eine Personengruppe zwischen 18 und 25 Jahren ausgewählt.
A group of people between the ages of 18 and 25 was selected for the survey.
Im Restaurant waren so viele Leute, dass wir keinen freien Tisch fanden.
There were so many people in the restaurant that we couldn't find a free table.