social worker
die Sozialarbeiterin, die Sozialarbeiterinnen
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social worker
A female professional who advises and supports people in difficult social circumstances and helps them solve their problems.
Die Sozialarbeiterin unterstützt die Familie bei der Wohnungssuche.
The social worker supports the family in their search for housing.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sozialarbeiterinnen |
| genitive | der Sozialarbeiterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sozialarbeiterin | die Sozialarbeiterinnen |
| accusative | die Sozialarbeiterin | die Sozialarbeiterinnen |
| dative | der Sozialarbeiterin | den Sozialarbeiterinnen |
| genitive | der Sozialarbeiterin | der Sozialarbeiterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sozialarbeiterin' (female social worker) is made up of 'sozial' (social) and 'Arbeiterin' (female worker). The first component indicates that the work concerns people and their social circumstances.
Die Sozialarbeiterin arbeitet mit Jugendlichen und ihren Familien.
The social worker works with young people and their families.
'Sozialarbeiterin' (female social worker) often occurs with verbs such as 'beraten' (to advise), 'unterstützen' (to support), 'begleiten' (to accompany), and 'helfen' (to help). Working with public authorities or advice centers is also a common theme.
Die Sozialarbeiterin begleitet den Mann bei den Gesprächen mit der Behörde.
The social worker accompanies the man to meetings with the public authority.
'Sozialarbeiterin' (female social worker) refers to a profession in social services. The word therefore often appears in contexts such as youth services, support for homeless people, family counseling, schools, or hospitals.
Im Krankenhaus vermittelt die Sozialarbeiterin den Kontakt zu einer Beratungsstelle.
At the hospital, the social worker puts people in touch with an advice center.
