guardian
Loading your saved state.
guardian
A person appointed by a court to take over the legal representation and care of a minor (ward) whose parents are unable to do so.
Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern wurde ihr Onkel zu ihrem Vormund bestellt.
After the death of her parents, her uncle was appointed as her guardian.
The word has an old origin. 'Vor-' means 'for,' and '-mund' comes from an old word for 'protection' or 'hand.' A 'Vormund' (guardian) is therefore a person who steps in protectively on someone’s behalf.
Der Vormund vertritt die Interessen des Kindes vor Gericht.
The guardian represents the child's interests in court.
A guardian is not chosen privately but officially appointed by a court. Therefore, typical verbs are 'bestellen' (to appoint) and 'bestellt werden' (to be appointed). You can also say 'die Vormundschaft übernehmen' (to take over guardianship).
Das Gericht hat einen Vormund für das Waisenkind bestellt.
The court appointed a guardian for the orphaned child.
The word family includes 'die Vormundschaft' (guardianship, the legal status) and 'das Mündel' (ward, the person, usually a child, who has a guardian). These words often appear together.
Die Vormundschaft endet automatisch, wenn das Mündel 18 Jahre alt wird.
Guardianship ends automatically when the ward turns 18.
educator
'der Erzieher' and 'der Vormund' can both have to do with responsibility for a child. 'der Erzieher' emphasizes that someone raises, supports, and educates a child. This can be a professional role or happen within the family. 'der Vormund', on the other hand, is a legal role: this person is appointed by a court and may make important decisions for a minor child when the parents cannot do so. Learners may confuse the words because both can care for a child. In practice: for everyday life, childcare, and upbringing, 'Erzieher' fits; for law, court, and official responsibility, 'Vormund' fits.
Der Vormund unterschreibt die wichtigen Unterlagen für das Kind.
The guardian signs the important documents for the child.
Als Erzieher spricht Herr Kaya oft mit den Eltern über die Entwicklung der Kinder.
As an educator, Mr. Kaya often talks with the parents about the children's development.