die Hilfebedürftigkeit
Translation
need for help, neediness, indigence
Examples
Die Hilfebedürftigkeit alter Menschen nimmt zu.
The need for help among old people is increasing.
Er hat seine Hilfebedürftigkeit lange verschwiegen.
He concealed his need for help for a long time.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) need for help someone's need for help The need for help among old people is increasing.
Similar Words
die Not (hardship), die Armut (poverty), der Mangel (lack)
Etymology
From 'Hilfe' (help) + 'Bedürftigkeit' (neediness). Derived from the adjective 'hilfebedürftig' (in need of help), where the suffix '-keit' forms an abstract noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bedürftig' (needy) for 'Hilfe' (help). The '-keit' suffix turns it into the state or condition of needing help.