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bodyguard
A person whose job is to protect another person, usually a public figure, from attacks, kidnappings, or other physical dangers.
Der Popstar wird auf Schritt und Tritt von seinen Leibwächtern begleitet.
The pop star is accompanied by his bodyguards every step of the way.
The word is made up of 'Leib' (an old word for the body) and 'Wächter' (a person who watches and protects). So a 'Leibwächter' (bodyguard) is literally a 'body guard.'
Der Minister verlässt das Haus nie ohne seinen Leibwächter.
The minister never leaves the house without his bodyguard.
The component 'Wächter' is related to the verbs 'wachen' (to keep watch) and 'bewachen' (to guard). This word family always revolves around the idea of protecting and watching over something or someone.
Die Aufgabe des Leibwächters ist es, die Sicherheit seines Klienten zu bewachen.
The bodyguard's job is to guard his client's safety.
'Leibwächter' (bodyguards) are often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'anheuern' (to hire). They typically 'schützen' (protect) or 'begleiten' (accompany) a public figure.
Die berühmte Schauspielerin hat mehrere Leibwächter angeheuert.
The famous actress hired several bodyguards.
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'der Wächter' and 'der Leibwächter' can both protect someone or something. The difference lies in what is being protected. A 'Wächter' often guards a place, a building, an entrance, or an object. A 'Leibwächter' directly protects a specific person, usually from physical danger. The word is typical for politicians, stars, or other people at risk. Learners may confuse the words because protection is important in both. When it is about protecting a person, 'Leibwächter' is more precise; when it is about a place or access point, 'Wächter' fits better.
Der Sänger verlässt das Hotel zusammen mit seinem Leibwächter.
The singer leaves the hotel together with his bodyguard.
Nachts geht der Wächter durch das Museum und kontrolliert alle Türen.
At night, the guard walks through the museum and checks all the doors.