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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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Both words refer to a person whose job is to protect someone else from physical dangers. In German, „Leibwächter“ sounds more traditional or somewhat historical, whereas „Bodyguard“ is more strongly associated with modern private protection services. The choice therefore depends mainly on the linguistic and historical context.
Im historischen Film begleitete der Leibwächter den berühmten Politiker auf Schritt und Tritt.
In the historical film, the bodyguard accompanied the famous politician everywhere he went.
Bei seinem heutigen privaten Schutzdienst begleitete der Bodyguard den berühmten Politiker auf Schritt und Tritt.
As part of his current private protection service, the bodyguard accompanied the famous politician everywhere he went.
