Sozialpädagoge
social pedagogue, social educator
noun zo-tsi-al-peh-da-GO-ge Rare
Usage Note
Sozialpädagoge works in social-educational settings — youth welfare, family support, schools, homeless shelters, or addiction counselling. The German qualification (Dipl. Sozialpädagoge / B.A. Soziale Arbeit) combines elements of social work and pedagogy. Feminine: Sozialpädagogin.
Examples
"Der Sozialpädagoge betreute Jugendliche in einem offenen Treffpunkt."
Natural Translation
The social educator supported young people at a drop-in centre.
Literal Translation
The social educator looked after young people in an open meeting-point.
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