das Opferin, -nen
victim
Eine Person, die durch eine Tat oder ein Ereignis Schaden erleidet oder verletzt wird.
The German word "Opfer" is a noun with several related meanings:
- Victim (someone who suffers harm, e.g., Unfallopfer – accident victim)
- Sacrifice (something given up for a purpose)
- Casualty (in contexts like war or disasters)
"Opfer" is not composed of smaller meaningful words; it's a standalone noun.
Similar words:
- Geschädigter (injured party/victim)
- Leidtragender (sufferer)
- Verletzter (injured person)
Difference:
- "Opfer" often denotes someone who suffers due to another’s action or a circumstance, highlighting a passive experience.
- "Geschädigter" emphasizes damage done.
- "Leidtragender" stresses the suffering aspect.
- "Verletzter" explicitly refers to physical injury.
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Examples
Die Polizei kümmert sich um das Opfer.noun
The police take care of the victim.
Viele Menschen helfen Opfern von Naturkatastrophen.noun
Many people help victims of natural disasters.
Ein Opfer benötigt unsere Hilfe.noun
A victim needs our help.
Viele Opfer benötigen Hilfe nach der Katastrophe.noun
Many victims need help after the disaster.
Man hilft den Opfern nach dem Unfall.noun
One helps the victims after the accident.
Das Opfer benötigt sofortige Hilfe.noun
The victim needs immediate help.
Den Opfern wurde schnell geholfen.Word type unavailable
The victims were helped quickly.
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