nanny
die Nanny, die Nannys
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nanny
A professional caregiver hired by a family to look after the children. Often the nanny lives in the family's household and takes on educational or child-rearing responsibilities.
Die Familie sucht eine erfahrene Nanny für ihre beiden kleinen Kinder.
The family is looking for an experienced nanny for their two young children.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Nannys |
| genitive | der Nanny |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Nanny | die Nannys |
| accusative | die Nanny | die Nannys |
| dative | der Nanny | den Nannys |
| genitive | der Nanny | der Nannys |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Nanny' is a modern loanword from English. It is often used to describe professional, long-term childcare that goes beyond simple babysitting and includes child-rearing responsibility.
Die Familie hat eine Nanny eingestellt, die fließend zwei Sprachen spricht.
The family hired a nanny who speaks two languages fluently.
In connection with a 'Nanny' (nanny), verbs referring to the employment relationship are often used. Typical phrases are 'eine Nanny einstellen' (to hire a nanny), 'eine Nanny suchen' (to look for a nanny), or 'als Nanny arbeiten' (to work as a nanny).
Viele Agenturen helfen dabei, eine passende Nanny zu finden.
Many agencies help families find a suitable nanny.
The role of a nanny is often firmly integrated into everyday family life. Unlike a babysitter, who is only there by the hour, a nanny often also organizes the children's daily routine or helps with homework.
Unsere Nanny holt die Kinder von der Schule ab und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
Our nanny picks the children up from school and prepares dinner.
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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 eine professionelle Nanny für die Betreuung und Erziehung der Kinder ein.
The family hired a professional nanny to care for and raise the children.
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.
