heimatlos

homeless; displaced

English translations

  1. 01

    homeless

  2. 02

    without a home

Word details

German meaning
Ohne Heimat, ohne festen Wohnsitz; entwurzelt.
English meaning
Homeless
Synonym
staatenlos, vertrieben
German example
Viele Flüchtlinge fühlen sich heimatlos in einem fremden Land.
English example
Many refugees feel homeless in a foreign country.

Example sentences with “heimatlos”

  1. Viele Kinder wurden im Krieg heimatlos. (Many children became homeless during the war.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'obdachlos' the same?

'Obdachlos' usually refers to street homelessness, 'heimatlos' is broader, implying lack of a home country or belonging.