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A person, usually a woman, who is employed to look after the children in the family's household. She is responsible for the care, upbringing, and provision of the children.
Seit die Eltern wieder beide Vollzeit arbeiten, haben sie ein Kindermädchen eingestellt.
Since both parents started working full-time again, they have hired a nanny.
The word is made up of 'Kinder' (plural of 'Kind', child) and 'Mädchen' (girl). So it literally describes a 'girl for the children'. The '-n' in 'Kindern' is a linking -n that connects the two parts of the word.
Die Familie sucht dringend ein zuverlässiges Kindermädchen.
The family is urgently looking for a reliable nanny.
Although a 'Kindermädchen' (nanny) is a female person, the word has the neuter article 'das'. This is because the base word 'das Mädchen' (girl) is neuter.
Das Kindermädchen bringt die Kinder jeden Nachmittag zum Spielplatz.
The nanny takes the children to the playground every afternoon.
In connection with 'Kindermädchen' (nanny), the verbs 'einstellen' (to hire), 'suchen' (to look for), or 'haben' (to have) are often used. You can also say 'als Kindermädchen arbeiten' (to work as a nanny).
Sie arbeitet seit fünf Jahren als Kindermädchen für eine Familie in Berlin.
She has been working as a nanny for a family in Berlin for five years.
nanny
Nanny and Kindermädchen both refer to a caregiver employed by a family. Nanny emphasizes the professional role and possible educational responsibilities. Kindermädchen usually refers to a woman who is responsible for caring for, raising, and looking after the children in the household; the duties can overlap considerably.
Die Familie stellte ein Kindermädchen für die Betreuung und Versorgung der Kinder im Haushalt ein.
The family hired a nanny to care for and look after the children in the household.
Die Familie stellte eine professionelle Nanny für die Betreuung und Erziehung der Kinder ein.
The family hired a professional nanny to care for and raise the children.
