What is 'obdachlos' called in English?

'obdachlos' in English is called "Homeless". Homeless refers to: Kein Zuhause oder festen Wohnsitz habend.

How do you pronounce 'Homeless' and 'obdachlos'?

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What is an example sentence for Homeless in German?

English: "The city is working to provide shelter for the homeless." | German: "Die Stadt arbeitet daran, Obdachlosen eine Unterkunft zu bieten."

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English to German Dictionary

homeless Meaning in German (homeless Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

adjectiveobdachlos

nounObdachlose

Synonyme:heimatloswohnungs-

obdachlos in English:homeless

Phonetic:ˈɔpˌdachlɔs

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von homeless auf Deutsch ist obdachlos, Obdachlose. (Kein Zuhause oder festen Wohnsitz habend.)

Definitions of Homeless

1
adjective
obdachlos
Having no home or permanent place of residence.
Kein Zuhause oder festen Wohnsitz habend.
2
noun
Obdachlose
People who are without a home, often used collectively with 'the'.
Menschen, die ohne Zuhause sind, oft kollektiv mit 'die' verwendet.

Example Sentences

“The city is working to provide shelter for the homeless.”

Die Stadt arbeitet daran, Obdachlosen eine Unterkunft zu bieten.

“Many people become homeless due to economic hardship.”

Viele Menschen werden aufgrund wirtschaftlicher Not obdachlos.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

heimatloswohnungs-

In English:

destituteunhousedvagrant

Antonyms (Antonyme)

In German:

sesshaftwohnhaft

In English:

housed resident settled

Inflected Word Forms

nounhomelessness

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

homeless sheltercollocation

A place providing temporary housing and services for people without a home.

the homelessexpression

People who do not have a home, considered as a group.