GERMAN DICTIONARY

der Flüchtling

refugee

/deːɐ̯ ˈflʏçtlɪŋ/

A person forced to leave their country because of danger, war, or persecution.

Translations

Der Flüchtling beantragte Schutz in einem anderen Land.NominativSing.The refugee applied for protection in another country.
Die Behörde befragte den Flüchtling zu seiner Flucht.AkkusativSing.The authorities questioned the refugee about their flight.
Die Helferin gab dem Flüchtling warme Kleidung.DativSing.The aid worker gave the refugee warm clothing.
Die Geschichte des Flüchtlings bewegte viele Menschen.GenitivSing.The refugee’s story moved many people.
Viele Flüchtlinge mussten ihre Heimat plötzlich verlassen.NominativPlur.Many refugees had to leave their homeland suddenly.
Die Behörden registrierten die Flüchtlinge an der Grenze.AkkusativPlur.The authorities registered the refugees at the border.
Die Helfer halfen den Flüchtlingen bei der Ankunft.DativPlur.The aid workers helped the refugees upon arrival.
Die Rechte der Flüchtlinge müssen geschützt werden.GenitivPlur.The rights of refugees must be protected.

Near-synonymAsylsuchender
A Flüchtling had to leave their country; a Asylsuchender has additionally submitted an asylum application or is in the asylum procedure.
Broader termMensch — human being
Related termMigrant — male migrant
Refugees leave their homeland under compulsion or because of acute danger, whereas migrants may also move voluntarily for other reasons.