pflegebedürftig
Translation
in need of care, requiring care, dependent
Examples
Mein Großvater ist pflegebedürftig.
My grandfather is in need of care.
Sie kümmert sich um ihre pflegebedürftige Mutter.
She looks after her mother who is in need of care.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) sein pflegebedürftig (to be in need of care) My father is in need of care.
((noun)) (modifies a noun) He visits his aunt who is in need of care.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hilfsbedürftig (in need of help); Antonyms: selbstständig (independent), unabhängig (independent)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Pflege' (care) + 'bedürftig' (needy, in need of). Literally 'care-needy'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Pflege' (care) + 'bedürftig' (needy). Someone who is needy for care.