care / welfare
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care
Loving and responsible concern for the well-being of another person, especially children, sick people, or elderly people.
Die Mutter kümmert sich mit großer Fürsorge um ihr krankes Kind.
The mother cares for her sick child with great care.
'Fürsorge' (care/welfare) is made up of the preposition 'für' (for) and the noun 'Sorge' (worry/care). So it literally describes the care or concern one has 'for' another person.
Er übernahm die Fürsorge für seine alten Eltern.
He took on the care of his elderly parents.
The word family includes the verb 'fürsorgen für' (to provide for / to care for someone) and the adjective 'fürsorglich' (caring, loving, and attentive).
Sie ist eine sehr fürsorgliche Person.
She is a very caring person.
If you want to express whom the 'Fürsorge' (care) refers to, you use the preposition 'für' with the accusative.
Die Fürsorge für die Kinder steht an erster Stelle.
Care for the children comes first.
In the meaning 'state assistance', 'Fürsorge' (welfare) is a rather outdated, bureaucratic term. Today, it is found mainly in historical or official texts.
In dem Roman aus den 1950er Jahren lebte die Familie von der Fürsorge.
In the novel from the 1950s, the family lived on welfare.
support
'Unterstützung' and 'Fürsorge' can both mean that someone receives help. 'Unterstützung' emphasizes the help itself, for example with a task, with money, or through encouraging words. 'Fürsorge' sounds more personal and means taking responsible care of someone’s well-being, especially children, sick people, or elderly people. In older or official usage, 'Fürsorge' can also mean public welfare for people in need. When it is about concrete help, 'Unterstützung' often fits better. When it is about loving care, 'Fürsorge' is more precise.
Die alte Nachbarin braucht nach der Operation viel Fürsorge.
The elderly neighbor needs a lot of care after the operation.
Du bekommst bei der Bewerbung Unterstützung von deiner Lehrerin.
You will get support from your teacher with the application.