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charity in German

charity in German is Charity, Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Almosen — charity means an organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.

charity in German

Charity
noun
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
Wohltätigkeitsorganisation
noun
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
Almosen
noun
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
Mildtätigkeitgabe
noun
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
Wohltätigkeitsspende
noun
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
Wohltätigkeit
noun
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
Mildtätigkeit
noun
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
Mildherzigkeit
noun
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
Nächstenliebe
noun
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
Mildherzigkeit
noun
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
Nächstenliebe
noun
(archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
Wohltätigkeit
noun
(archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

What does "charity" mean?

  1. noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
    "She volunteers every weekend for a charity that feeds homeless families."
  2. noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
    "The family survived the winter on charity from their neighbours."
  3. noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.
    "Even after the argument, she judged him with charity rather than anger."
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charity in a sentence

  • She volunteers every weekend for a charity that feeds homeless families.
  • The concert raised over ten thousand pounds for local charities.
  • The family survived the winter on charity from their neighbours.
  • He refused to accept charity and insisted on paying his own way.

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What is "charity" in German?

"charity" in German is Charity, Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Almosen. charity means: An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.

How do you use "charity" in a sentence?

Example: "She volunteers every weekend for a charity that feeds homeless families." In German, "charity" is Charity, Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Almosen.

Are there other ways to say "charity" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "charity": Charity, Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, Almosen, Mildtätigkeitgabe, Wohltätigkeitsspende, Wohltätigkeit.

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