der/die Pflegebedürftige
Translation
person in need of care, care recipient
Examples
Ein Pflegebedürftiger hat Anspruch auf Hilfe.
A person in need of care is entitled to help.
Viele Pflegebedürftige leben zu Hause.
Many people in need of care live at home.
Grammar Patterns
to care for sb. (in need of care) to care for sb. (in need of care) He cares for his father who is in need of care.
Similar Words
der Patient (patient), der Kranke (sick person)
Etymology
From 'Pflege' (care) and 'bedürftig' (needy, in need of). Literally 'care-needy'.
Memory Tips
A person who is 'bedürftig' (in need) of 'Pflege' (care).