German VERB B1 Rank 9305

bewachen

to guard

bewachen – bewachte – hat bewacht

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry bewachen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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bewachen vs decken

to cover / to set

Both words can express protection against an attack or an unwanted action. „Decken“ is especially used in sports for tactically marking an opponent, while „bewachen“ emphasizes watching over and securing something continuously. „Decken“ is usually appropriate in a game situation, while „bewachen“ is more suitable when someone is standing guard.

Visual example for decken
bewachen

Der Sicherheitsmann bewacht den gefährlichen Eingang während des ganzen Spiels.

The security guard watches over the dangerous entrance throughout the game.

decken

Der Verteidiger deckt den gefährlichen Stürmer während des ganzen Spiels.

The defender marks the dangerous striker throughout the game.

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