gewaltbetroffene
Translation
affected by violence, victim of violence
Examples
Es gibt Hilfe für gewaltbetroffene Frauen.
There is help for women affected by violence.
Der Verein unterstützt gewaltbetroffene Kinder.
The association supports children affected by violence.
Die Gewaltbetroffene erhält psychologische Hilfe.
The person affected by violence receives psychological help.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective before noun)) used as an adjective before a noun There are counseling centers for people affected by violence.
Similar Words
das Opfer (victim), verletzt (injured)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gewalt' (violence) and 'betroffen' (affected), the past participle of 'betreffen' (to affect). Literally means 'violence-affected'.
Memory Tips
Break it into two parts: 'Gewalt' = violence, and 'betroffen' = affected. The meaning is very direct.