Zugehörigen

Zugehörigen is a German noun form used to refer to persons who belong to a particular group, relationship, or affiliation with a central person or organization. The term derives from zu- (toward, belonging) and gehören (to belong); the related base forms include Zugehöriger/Zugehörige, with Zugehörigen appearing in certain inflected cases such as dative or genitive plural.

In everyday usage, Zugehörigen commonly means relatives or dependents of a person, especially in legal or administrative contexts where a person’s family members or those connected by contract may have rights or obligations. For example, in a health insurance or pension setting, the Zugehörigen of the insured or policyholder are often described as eligible for certain benefits or coverage.

In law and administration, the category Zugehörige designates people with a defined relationship to the insured, the policyholder, or the organization. In health or social security, it can include spouses, children, or other dependents who qualify for benefits based on the main beneficiary’s status. In contractual or corporate contexts, the term can also refer to affiliated persons or entities connected to a company or individual, though more precise terms such as Verwandte, Angehörige, Verbundene Unternehmen, or Tochtergesellschaften may be used depending on jurisdiction and contract.

See also: Angehörige, Verwandte, Zugehörigkeit, Zugehörige.