No. 9,889 in German
obdachlose
Homeless person.
In a sentence
Die obdachlose Frau suchte Schutz vor dem Regen.
The homeless woman sought shelter from the rain.
Used as an adjective describing the state of the woman, emphasizing her lack of permanent housing.
Man sollte obdachlosen Menschen helfen, eine Unterkunft zu finden.
One should help homeless individuals to find accommodation.
Utilized as an adjective describing people collectively, underlining the societal responsibility to assist them.
Nach einem Unfall lebte er für eine Weile wie ein Obdachloser.
After an accident, he lived like a homeless person for a while.
Appears as a noun form, denoting a specific individual experiencing homelessness.
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