der Wart
Translation
warden, keeper, attendant
Examples
Der Badewart achtet auf die Sicherheit.
The pool attendant ensures safety.
Der Gerätewart repariert die Maschine.
The equipment attendant is repairing the machine.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] Mainly used as part of a compound noun. Der Hallenwart schließt die Tür ab.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wächter (guard), Aufseher (supervisor)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'warten' (to wait, to attend to, to maintain).
Memory Tips
A 'Wart' is someone who has to 'warten' (attend to) something. It sounds like 'warden'.