die TelefonSeelsorge
Translation
crisis hotline, emotional support helpline, telephone counseling service
Examples
Die TelefonSeelsorge bietet anonyme Hilfe an.
The crisis hotline offers anonymous help.
Er rief bei der TelefonSeelsorge an.
He called the crisis hotline.
Grammar Patterns
to call ((sth.)) He is calling the crisis hotline.
to seek help ((at sth.)) She is seeking help at the crisis hotline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Krisenberatung (crisis counseling), der Notruf (emergency call)
Etymology
A compound of 'Telefon' (telephone), 'Seele' (soul), and 'Sorge' (care). It literally means 'telephone soul care'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Telefon' + 'Seele' (soul) + 'Sorge' (care). Imagine caring for someone's soul over the phone.