schutzbedürftig
Translation
in need of protection, vulnerable
Examples
Ein schutzbedürftiger Zeuge bekommt Polizeischutz.
A vulnerable witness gets police protection.
Kinder sind besonders schutzbedürftig.
Children are particularly in need of protection.
Grammar Patterns
to be in need of protection Children are in need of protection.
a vulnerable ((noun)) a vulnerable person
Similar Words
verletzlich (vulnerable), wehrlos (defenseless); Antonyms: geschützt (protected)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schutz' (protection) and 'bedürftig' (needy, in need of).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'needy' ('bedürftig') for 'protection' ('Schutz').