der/die Bedürftige
Translation
needy person, person in need, the poor
Examples
Wir helfen den Bedürftigen in unserer Stadt.
We help the needy in our city.
Ein Bedürftiger bat um eine Spende.
A needy person asked for a donation.
Grammar Patterns
to help sb. ((j-m)) to help sb. One should help the needy.
to donate for sb. ((für+4)) to donate for sb. She is collecting donations for the needy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Arme (the poor person), der Mittellose (the destitute); Antonyms: der Reiche (the rich person)
Etymology
This is a noun formed from the adjective 'bedürftig,' meaning 'needy.'
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'bedürftig' (needy) is a 'Bedürftige' (a person in need).