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orphanage in German

orphanage in German is Waisenhaus, Kinderheim — orphanage means a home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.

orphanage in German

Waisenhaus
noun
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.
Kinderheim
noun
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

What does "orphanage" mean?

  1. noun A home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.
    "She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young."
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orphanage in a sentence

  • She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young.

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What is "orphanage" in German?

"orphanage" in German is Waisenhaus, Kinderheim. orphanage means: A home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.

How do you use "orphanage" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young." In German, "orphanage" is Waisenhaus, Kinderheim.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "orphanage": Waisenhaus, Kinderheim.

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