der Behinderte
Translation
disabled person, handicapped person
Examples
Ein Behinderter hat die gleichen Rechte.
A disabled person has the same rights.
Er hilft einem Behinderten über die Straße.
He is helping a disabled person across the street.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject A disabled person enters the room.
((as dative object)) as a dative object She gives her seat to a disabled person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mensch mit Behinderung (person with a disability); Antonyms: Nichtbehinderter (non-disabled person)
Etymology
From the past participle of 'behindern' (to hinder), meaning 'one who is hindered'.
Memory Tips
The word contains 'hinder', which is a direct cognate. Think of someone whose abilities are 'hindered'.