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Pflegekrise
/ˈp͡flɛɡəˌkʁiːzə/
care crisis
Die Pflegekrise verschärft sich durch den Fachkräftemangel.
The care crisis is worsening due to the shortage of skilled workers.
formal
A critical shortage of caregivers or resources in the healthcare system, often due to aging populations, low wages, or lack of training programs.
Die Pflegekrise erfordert dringende politische Maßnahmen.
The care crisis requires urgent political action.
Common in discussions about healthcare reform and social policy.
Collocations
Pflegekrise lösento solve the care crisisPflegekrise verschärfento worsen the care crisis
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
This term is often used in discussions about aging populations and healthcare reform.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Always capitalize German nouns, including 'Pflegekrise'.
Word Origin
From 'Pflege' (care) + 'Krise' (crisis).
Usage Notes
Often used in political and social debates about healthcare systems.
Word Breakdown
Pflege
care
rootKrise
crisis
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