Sozialarbeiterin
social worker (female)
noun zo-tsee-AHL-ar-by-te-rin Rare
Usage Note
Sozialarbeiterin (f) / Sozialarbeiter (m) is a trained social work professional. They work with vulnerable groups — children at risk, the homeless, addicts — and are employed by local authorities or welfare organisations (Wohlfahrtsverbände).
Examples
"Die Sozialarbeiterin besuchte die Familie regelmäßig, um Unterstützungsbedarf zu klären."
Natural Translation
The social worker visited the family regularly to clarify their support needs.
Literal Translation
The social-worker visited the family regularly to support-need to clarify.
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