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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.
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Gruppe can refer to people or things and leaves open exactly who belongs to it. Personengruppe makes it clear that only people are meant and often sounds somewhat more formal or precise. Use Gruppe in normal conversation, and Personengruppe for an emphasized or factual description of people.
Eine Personengruppe wartet vor dem Eingang auf den Beginn der Veranstaltung.
A group of people is waiting outside the entrance for the event to start.
Eine Gruppe wartet vor dem Eingang auf den Beginn der Veranstaltung.
A group is waiting outside the entrance for the event to start.
