der/die Hinterbliebene
Translation
survivor, the bereaved, next of kin
Examples
Die Hinterbliebenen trauern um den Verstorbenen.
The bereaved mourn the deceased.
Eine Rente wird an die Hinterbliebenen gezahlt.
A pension is paid to the survivors.
Grammar Patterns
the bereaved of ((sb.)) the bereaved of ((sb.)) The victim's bereaved will receive support.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Angehörige (relatives); Antonyms: Verstorbene (the deceased)
Etymology
This is a noun formed from the present participle of the verb 'hinterbleiben' (to be left behind), from 'hinter' (behind) + 'bleiben' (to stay, remain).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'hinter' (behind) + 'blieben' (remained). Literally, 'the ones who remained behind'.