die Risikogruppe
Translation
risk group, high-risk group, at-risk group
Examples
Ältere Menschen gehören zur Risikogruppe.
Elderly people belong to the risk group.
Er zählt zur Risikogruppe für diese Krankheit.
He is considered part of the at-risk group for this disease.
Grammar Patterns
(Noun) Functions as a subject or object in a sentence. Die Risikogruppe wird besonders geschützt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gefährdete Gruppe (vulnerable group)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Risiko' (risk) and 'Gruppe' (group).
Memory Tips
Visualize a group of people inside a circle with a 'RISK' label on it.