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care
Care, nursing, and supervision for people who need help, such as children, elderly people, or sick people.
Für berufstätige Eltern ist eine gute Betreuung ihrer Kinder unerlässlich.
For working parents, good care for their children is essential.
'Die Betreuung' (care / supervision) is the noun form of the verb 'betreuen' (to look after / supervise). This verb describes the action of taking care of someone or something and taking responsibility.
Er betreut das IT-Projekt seit Anfang des Jahres.
He has been supervising the IT project since the beginning of the year.
The meaning depends on the context. In the social or medical field (children, seniors, patients), it is about care. In a professional or academic context (clients, projects, students), it is about professional support or supervision.
Die Betreuung der älteren Dame ist sehr zeitaufwendig.
The care of the elderly lady is very time-consuming.
In the context of care, fixed terms such as 'Kinderbetreuung' (childcare), 'Ganztagsbetreuung' (all-day care), or 'ärztliche Betreuung' (medical care) are very common.
In Deutschland gibt es einen Rechtsanspruch auf Kinderbetreuung.
In Germany, there is a legal right to childcare.
In a professional context, fixed terms such as 'Kundenbetreuung' (customer support) or 'Projektbetreuung' (project supervision) are common. At university, people speak of the 'Betreuung' (supervision) of a final thesis.
Eine gute Kundenbetreuung ist wichtig für den Erfolg des Unternehmens.
Good customer support is important for the success of the company.
support
'die Unterstützung' and 'die Betreuung' both have to do with help. 'Unterstützung' is broader and can be practical, moral, or financial help. It can be short-term, for example with a task or in a difficult situation. 'Betreuung' more often means that someone is accompanied, cared for, or supported responsibly over a longer period of time, for example children, sick people, clients, or a project. Learners may confuse the words because 'Betreuung' often includes 'Unterstützung' too. If it is only about help, 'Unterstützung' is usually a good fit. If someone is regularly accompanied or supervised, 'Betreuung' is more precise.
Nach dem Gespräch übernimmt Omar die Betreuung des neuen Projekts.
After the meeting, Omar takes over supervision of the new project.
Für die Veranstaltung haben wir viel Unterstützung von den Nachbarn bekommen.
For the event, we received a lot of support from the neighbors.