Diakonie

dieNoun

diakonia, social welfare work (often church-related)

English translations

  1. 01

    Diakonie

  2. 02

    deaconess

  3. 03

    charitable service

Word details

German meaning
Die Diakonie ist ein sozialer Dienst der evangelischen Kirche, der sich um Menschen in Not kümmert.
English meaning
Diakonie (Protestant welfare organization)
Synonym
Wohltätigkeit, Sozialarbeit
German example
Die Diakonie bietet vielfältige Hilfen für Obdachlose an.
English example
The Diakonie offers various forms of assistance to the homeless.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Diakonie
Plural Form
die Diakonien

Example sentences with “Diakonie”

  1. Die Diakonie hilft bedürftigen Menschen. (The social welfare organization helps people in need.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Diakonie a religious term?

Yes, it refers to the social and charitable services provided by the Christian churches in German-speaking countries.