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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.
'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.
educator
'die Erzieherin' and 'die Nanny' both have to do with caring for children. They can be confused because both play with children, support them, and also help raise them. However, 'Erzieherin' is especially appropriate for an institution, for example a kindergarten, daycare center, or after-school care program. It is a normal job title in the educational field. 'Nanny' more often refers to a caregiver who is privately employed by a family and looks after the children at home. If you are talking about daycare, 'Erzieherin' is more natural. If you are talking about a family and childcare in the household, 'Nanny' fits better.
Wegen ihrer langen Arbeitszeiten sucht Frau Richter eine Nanny für ihre zwei Kinder.
Because of her long working hours, Ms. Richter is looking for a nanny for her two children.
Die Erzieherin begrüßt die Kinder morgens in der Kita.
The educator greets the children at the daycare center in the morning.