die Begleitung
Translation
accompaniment, escort, company, chaperone
Examples
Danke für deine nette Begleitung.
Thank you for your kind company.
Der Sänger trat mit Klavierbegleitung auf.
The singer performed with piano accompaniment.
Kinder brauchen die Begleitung eines Erwachsenen.
Children need the accompaniment of an adult.
Grammar Patterns
in the company ((of sb.)) in Begleitung von j-m She came in the company of her husband.
as an accompaniment ((to sth.)) zur Begleitung von et3 He played the guitar as an accompaniment to the singing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geleit (escort), Gesellschaft (company); Antonyms: Alleingang (going it alone)
Etymology
From the verb 'begleiten' (to accompany). The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun. The root is related to 'Geleit' (escort).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone saying 'Be glad!' that you have company. 'Be glad' sounds a bit like 'begleit'.