die Bahnhofsmissionen
Translation
train station missions, travellers' aid charities
Examples
Bahnhofsmissionen helfen Reisenden in Not.
Train station missions help travellers in need.
Sie arbeitet ehrenamtlich bei den Bahnhofsmissionen.
She volunteers at the train station missions.
Grammar Patterns
((the train station missions)) ((as subject)) Train station missions offer protection. Bahnhofsmissionen bieten Schutz.
at+dat ((the train station missions)) at the train station missions You can get help at the train station missions. Man bekommt bei den Bahnhofsmissionen Hilfe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hilfsorganisation (aid organisation), Sozialdienst (social service)
Etymology
From 'Bahnhof' (train station) + 's' (linking element) + 'Missionen' (plural of Mission). A 'mission' at the train station.
Memory Tips
Picture people on a 'Mission' at the 'Bahnhof' to help travellers. This is a specific German social institution.