guardianship
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guardianship
Legally regulated care and legal representation for a person who does not have full legal capacity, especially for a minor child. The person who takes on this role is the guardian.
Nach dem Tod der Eltern übernahm die Tante die Vormundschaft für die Kinder.
After the parents' death, the aunt took over guardianship of the children.
The word contains the old German term 'Mund', which here does not mean the body part, but rather 'protection' or 'patronage'. A 'Vormund' (guardian) is therefore a person who provides protection. The ending '-schaft' turns it into an abstract noun.
Die Vormundschaft ist eine große Verantwortung.
Guardianship is a major responsibility.
Common verbs used with 'Vormundschaft' (guardianship) are 'übernehmen' (to take over), 'beantragen' (to apply for), and 'übertragen' (to transfer / assign). The person for whom the guardianship applies is introduced with the preposition 'für' (for).
Das Gericht hat ihm die Vormundschaft für seinen Neffen übertragen.
The court assigned him guardianship of his nephew.
'Vormundschaft' (guardianship) is an official legal term. You mainly find it in legal documents, at government offices, and in formal conversations about legal matters.
Im Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuch sind die Regeln zur Vormundschaft festgelegt.
The rules on guardianship are set out in the German Civil Code.
care / supervision
'Betreuung' and 'Vormundschaft' can both mean that someone cares for another person. However, 'Betreuung' is much more general and can mean practical help, care, or supervision in everyday life. 'Vormundschaft' is a legal term. It means that a guardian has legal responsibility for and legally represents a person, especially a minor child. The words can be confused because both have to do with care. When it is about ordinary help or care, 'Betreuung' fits. When it is about legal responsibility, 'Vormundschaft' is more precise.
Nach dem Tod der Eltern hat die Tante die Vormundschaft für das Kind übernommen.
After the parents' death, the aunt took over guardianship of the child.
Nach der Nachricht frage ich sofort nach einer Betreuung für meine Mutter.
After the news, I immediately ask about care for my mother.