die Betreuung
Translation
care, support, supervision, mentoring
Examples
Die Betreuung der Kinder ist gut organisiert.
The care for the children is well organized.
Er braucht medizinische Betreuung.
He needs medical care.
Die wissenschaftliche Betreuung der Doktorarbeit ist wichtig.
The academic supervision of the doctoral thesis is important.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.dat)) the care/supervision of sb./sth. the care of old people
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pflege (nursing care), Fürsorge (welfare), Aufsicht (supervision)
Etymology
From the verb 'betreuen' (to look after), which comes from 'treu' (loyal, faithful). The '-ung' suffix forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Associate being 'treu' (true/loyal) to someone with taking 'care' of them.