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keeper / guard
A person whose job is to guard, supervise, or care for something or someone. Typical examples are prison guards or animal keepers at the zoo.
Der Wärter fütterte die Löwen pünktlich um 14 Uhr.
The keeper fed the lions promptly at 2 p.m.
'Wärter' (keeper/guard) is derived from the old verb 'warten' in the sense of 'to care for, guard, supervise.' A 'Wärter' is therefore a person who performs a supervisory or care-taking role.
Der Leuchtturmwärter sorgte für die Sicherheit der Schiffe.
The lighthouse keeper ensured the safety of the ships.
The word 'Wärter' (keeper/guard) is very often used as the second part of a compound noun to specify the profession. The first word says what or who is being guarded or cared for.
Ein Tierwärter im Zoo hat eine große Verantwortung.
An animal keeper at the zoo has a great responsibility.
The term 'Wärter' (keeper/guard) usually describes an official or professional role. It is used for people with a formal task of guarding, caring for, or supervising.
Der Parkwärter achtet darauf, dass niemand Müll hinterlässt.
The park ranger makes sure that no one leaves trash behind.
guard
Both words can refer to a person who guards something or someone. Wächter primarily refers to protection and guarding, whereas Wärter usually describes an institutional role involving care or supervision, for example in a prison or zoo. For such a permanent institution, Wärter is therefore often the better choice.
Der Wärter versorgte die Tiere im Zoo und beaufsichtigte ihr Gehege.
The keeper cared for the animals at the zoo and supervised their enclosure.
Der Wächter bewachte nachts das Tor zum verlassenen Gelände.
The guard watched over the gate to the abandoned site at night.
