der Babysitter, –
babysitter
Eine Person, die sich für eine bestimmte Zeit um Kinder kümmert, während die Eltern nicht da sind.
The German word "Babysitter" is a noun that refers to a person who cares for babies or young children, often while the parents are away. The word is derived from English, where "baby" means a very young child, and "sitter" refers to someone who looks after someone or something.
Similar words in German include "Kinderbetreuer" (childcare provider) and "Kindermädchen" (nanny).
The difference between "Babysitter" and these similar terms lies primarily in the context and age of the children. A "Babysitter" typically refers to someone who looks after infants or very young children for a shorter duration, while "Kinderbetreuer" can refer to professionals who take care of children of various ages, possibly in a more formal or structured setting. A "Kindermädchen" usually denotes someone who may live with a family and care for their children more continuously and often takes on additional household responsibilities.
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Examples
Der Babysitter kommt heute Abend.noun
The babysitter is coming tonight.
Wir bezahlen dem Babysitter zehn Euro pro Stunde.noun
We pay the babysitter ten euros per hour.
Könntest du mir einen zuverlässigen Babysitter empfehlen?noun
Could you recommend a reliable babysitter to me?
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