der/die Betreute
Translation
the person being cared for, the client, the charge
Examples
Der Pfleger spricht mit dem Betreuten.
The caregiver is speaking with the person being cared for.
Die Hilfe für die Betreuten ist wichtig.
Help for the people under care is important.
Grammar Patterns
to care for ((the people under care)) The caregiver speaks with the person being cared for.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schützling (protégé), der Klient (client); Antonym: der Betreuer (caregiver)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective, from the past participle 'betreut' of the verb 'betreuen'. Literally 'the cared-for one'.
Memory Tips
This is the person who receives care from the 'Betreuer'. The '-t' ending often indicates a past participle, someone who has been acted upon.