attachment figure
die Bezugsperson, die Bezugspersonen
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attachment figure
A person with whom someone has a close personal relationship and whom they trust deeply. The term is often used for children, adolescents, or people who need care and emotional support.
Für das Kind ist seine Mutter die wichtigste Bezugsperson.
For the child, its mother is the most important attachment figure.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bezugspersonen |
| genitive | der Bezugsperson |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bezugsperson | die Bezugspersonen |
| accusative | die Bezugsperson | die Bezugspersonen |
| dative | der Bezugsperson | den Bezugspersonen |
| genitive | der Bezugsperson | der Bezugspersonen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bezugsperson' is made up of 'Bezug' (relationship / connection) and 'Person' (person). Here, 'Bezug' refers to a personal relationship or connection, so the term means a person of particular personal importance.
Für viele Kinder ist eine vertraute Bezugsperson besonders wichtig.
For many children, a trusted attachment figure is especially important.
In its personal sense, 'Bezugsperson' (attachment figure) often appears with words such as 'wichtigste' (most important), 'vertraute' (trusted), or 'feste' (stable). Typical phrases include 'eine Bezugsperson haben' (to have an attachment figure) and 'jemandem als Bezugsperson dienen' (to serve as someone's attachment figure).
Das Pflegekind hat in seiner neuen Familie schnell eine feste Bezugsperson gefunden.
The foster child quickly found a stable attachment figure in its new family.
When referring to children, adolescents, or people in need of care, 'Bezugsperson' usually means someone who provides trust, closeness, and emotional support. The context therefore often includes words such as 'Vertrauen' (trust), 'Nähe' (closeness), or 'Sicherheit' (security).
Die vertraute Bezugsperson gab dem Jungen in der neuen Umgebung Sicherheit.
The trusted attachment figure gave the boy a sense of security in his new surroundings.
