guarding / surveillance
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guarding / surveillance
The activity of watching and controlling a person, place, or object in order to provide protection, prevent an escape, or stop theft.
Die Bewachung des Museums wurde nach dem Einbruch verstärkt.
Security at the museum was increased after the break-in.
'Die Bewachung' (guarding/surveillance) is the nominalization of the verb 'bewachen' (to guard). The prefix 'be-' makes the verb 'wachen' (to watch / keep watch) transitive, so it requires a direct object (jemanden/etwas bewachen — to guard someone/something).
Die Polizei bewacht das Gebäude rund um die Uhr.
The police guard the building around the clock.
A very common construction is 'unter Bewachung stehen' (to be under guard). This describes the state of someone or something being actively guarded.
Der Gefangene steht unter ständiger Bewachung.
The prisoner is under constant guard.
The object of 'Bewachung' (guarding/surveillance) is often attached with the genitive or with the preposition 'von' (of/by). Both forms are correct.
Die Bewachung des Geländes ist sehr teuer.
Guarding the site is very expensive.
protection
Schutz generally refers to the purpose or result of a measure against danger and harm. Bewachung refers to the active task of people watching and controlling a place. Schutz is appropriate for the protective effect; Bewachung for the ongoing deployment of security staff.
Der Sicherheitsdienst übernimmt nachts die Bewachung des Museums.
The security service guards the museum at night.
Der Sicherheitsdienst sorgt nachts für den Schutz des Museums.
The security service protects the museum at night.
