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refugee
A person who was forced to leave their home country to escape war, persecution, or natural disasters. The word is a term borrowed from English for 'Flüchtling' (refugee).
Die Hilfsorganisation verteilt Lebensmittel und Decken an die ankommenden Refugees.
The aid organization distributes food and blankets to the arriving refugees.
'Refugee' is a word from English that is used especially in the media and in political discussions about migration and humanitarian aid.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Situation der Refugees an der Grenze berichtet.
The news reported on the situation of the refugees at the border.
Although the word comes from English, in German it is used with the article 'der' and is declined. The plural is usually 'die Refugees'.
Die Stadt hat eine neue Unterkunft für die Refugees bereitgestellt.
The city has provided new accommodation for the refugees.
Common verbs used with 'Refugee' describe reception and assistance, for example 'Refugees aufnehmen' (to take in refugees), 'versorgen' (to provide for), or 'unterbringen' (to accommodate).
Freiwillige helfen dabei, die ankommenden Refugees zu versorgen.
Volunteers help provide for the arriving refugees.
refugee
'der Flüchtling' and 'der Refugee' basically mean the same person: someone who had to leave their home country because of war, persecution, or a disaster. 'Flüchtling' is the normal German word and works in almost all situations. 'Refugee' is borrowed from English and often sounds more modern in German sentences, or like a term from projects, the media, or international work. In meaning, the words are very close. For clear everyday language, 'Flüchtling' is usually more natural.
Der Refugee erzählt im Projekt, wie er in Deutschland eine neue Wohnung gefunden hat.
In the project, the refugee talks about how he found a new apartment in Germany.
In der Pause sprach Frau Schwarz mit einem Flüchtling über seine Reise.
During the break, Ms. Schwarz spoke with a refugee about his journey.