No. 7,914 in German
hilfswerk
"Hilfswerk" means "aid organization" or "relief agency" in English.
In a sentence
Das Hilfswerk unterstützt Bedürftige in der Region.
The aid organization supports people in need in the region.
Here, 'Hilfswerk' is used to denote an aid or charitable organization that performs humanitarian work.
Das kirchliche Hilfswerk hat Spenden für die Katastrophenhilfe gesammelt.
The church aid organization has collected donations for disaster relief.
In this sentence, 'Hilfswerk' refers to a church-affiliated humanitarian organization involved in collecting funds or performing charity actions.
Die Initiative hat sich in ein internationales Hilfswerk verwandelt.
The initiative has transformed into an international aid organization.
The word 'Hilfswerk' is used here to symbolize a structured organization dedicated to providing help on an international level.
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