der Betroffene, –
affected person
Eine Person, die von einer bestimmten Situation, Entscheidung oder einem Ereignis direkt beeinflusst oder betroffen ist.
The German word "Betroffene" is a noun that means "affected party" or "individual involved". It is derived from the verb "betreffen," which means "to concern" or "to affect". "Betroffene" is often used in contexts referring to individuals who are impacted by an event, situation, or issue. Similar words in German include "Beteiligte" (participants or involved parties) and "Geschädigte" (victims).
The difference between "Betroffene" and these similar terms is that "Betroffene" emphasizes those who are affected without necessarily implying participation, while "Beteiligte" usually indicates active involvement, and "Geschädigte" specifically refers to those who have suffered harm or damage.
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Examples
Betroffene erhalten spezielle Unterstützung.noun
Affected individuals receive special support.
Viele Betroffene suchen nach Informationen.noun
Many affected people are looking for information.
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