die Begleitung, -en
companion · accompaniment
Es bedeutet, dass jemand mit einer anderen Person zusammen ist, um sie zu unterstützen oder nicht allein zu lassen.
Definition & meaning
Begleitung is a feminine noun meaning accompaniment, company, or someone who accompanies another person.
Depending on context, it can refer to:
- A companion or escort: Sie kam in Begleitung ihres Bruders. — “She came with her brother.”
- The act of accompanying or supporting someone: Die Begleitung des Patienten zum Arzt — “Accompanying the patient to the doctor.”
- Musical accompaniment: music played or sung alongside a melody or performer.
- Support alongside a process: for example, professional guidance during a project or period of change.
Grammar & Word origin
- Article: die
- Plural: die Begleitungen
- Word formation: from the verb begleiten (“to accompany”), with the noun-forming suffix -ung. The verb is historically related to geleiten (“to guide or escort”).
Synonyms & antonyms
Possible synonyms include:
- die Begleiterin / der Begleiter : a female or male companion; refers to the person, rather than to the act or arrangement of accompanying.
- die Unterstützung : support or assistance; emphasizes help more than simply being present.
- die Führung : guidance or leadership; suggests a more active guiding role.
There is no single direct antonym. Depending on the meaning, das Alleinsein (“being alone”) can contrast with having company, while die Abwesenheit (“absence”) can contrast with someone’s presence.
Common phrases & collocations
- in Begleitung sein — to be accompanied
- in Begleitung von jemandem — accompanied by someone
- jemanden in Begleitung haben — to have someone accompanying you
- musikalische Begleitung — musical accompaniment
- persönliche Begleitung — personal support or guidance
- Begleitung anbieten — to offer accompaniment or support
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Examples
Sie kommt mit ihrer Begleitung zur Feier.noun
She comes to the party with her companion.
Eine angemessene Begleitung ist erforderlich.noun
Appropriate accompaniment is required.
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