die Betroffenen
Translation
the affected people, the concerned parties, the data subjects
Examples
Die Betroffenen brauchen dringend Hilfe.
The affected people urgently need help.
Wir haben mit den Betroffenen gesprochen.
We have spoken with the concerned parties.
Grammar Patterns
((by sth.)) the people affected by sth. The people affected by the flood will receive support.
Similar Words
Geschädigte (injured parties), Opfer (victims), Beteiligte (participants)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from the past participle 'betroffen' of the verb 'betreffen' (to affect). It combines 'be-' (prefix for causation) and 'treffen' (to hit), so literally 'those who have been hit' by something.
Memory Tips
Think of people who have been 'hit' (getroffen) by an event or situation.