No. 8,610 in Dutch
hulpbehoevende
A "hulpbehoevende" is a person in need of help or care.
In a sentence
De vrijwilligers hielpen de hulpbehoevende ouderen in het verzorgingstehuis.
The volunteers helped the needy elderly in the care home.
The word 'hulpbehoevende' is used as an adjective describing the elderly who require assistance.
Het is belangrijk om hulpbehoevenden in onze gemeenschap te ondersteunen.
It is important to support the needy individuals in our community.
Here, 'hulpbehoevenden' is treated as a plural noun referring to individuals who need help.
De rol van hulpbehoevende persoon werd goed weergegeven in het theaterstuk.
The role of a needy person was well portrayed in the play.
In this case, 'hulpbehoevende' functions as an adjective modifying 'persoon,' highlighting their need for help.
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