die Diakonie
Translation
diaconia, social welfare services of the church, charitable work
Examples
Die Diakonie hilft Menschen in Not.
The Diakonie helps people in need.
Er arbeitet ehrenamtlich bei der Diakonie.
He works as a volunteer at the Diakonie.
Grammar Patterns
to work for/at the Diakonie He works for the Diakonie.
Similar Words
Caritas, Wohlfahrt (welfare), Sozialdienst (social service)
Etymology
From Greek 'diakonia' meaning 'service, ministry', derived from 'diakonos' meaning 'servant, deacon'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deacon' performing a service. Diakonie is the organization for this social service within the Protestant church.