Generationenhaus

intergenerational centre

noun ge-ne-rah-TSYO-nen-hows Rare

Also means

multi-generation house

Usage Note

Generationenhaus is either a living arrangement where multiple generations cohabit under one roof, or a social-welfare facility where old and young meet and support each other. The government-funded Mehrgenerationenhäuser network promotes this concept.

Examples

"Im Generationenhaus helfen Rentner den Kindern beim Lesen."

Natural Translation

In the intergenerational centre, pensioners help children with reading.

Literal Translation

In the generations-house help pensioners the children with reading.

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