das Mündel
Translation
ward, minor under guardianship
Examples
Der Vormund verwaltet das Vermögen des Mündels.
The guardian manages the ward's assets.
Grammar Patterns
das Mündel the ward The guardian cares for the ward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schützling (protégé)
Etymology
From Old High German 'munt' (protection). Related to 'Vormund' (guardian).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Vormund' (guardian) as the person who speaks 'vor' (for) the 'Mündel'.