German word

Betreuer

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtʁɔɪ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperson in charge

Example

Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Betreuer für weitere Informationen.

Please contact the person in charge for further information.

Illustration for Betreuer (person in charge)

More examples

Der neue Betreuer stellt sich morgen vor.

The new person in charge will introduce themselves tomorrow.

Core concept

A named point of contact who guides people or oversees a task and takes responsibility for it.

Common phrases

  • Kontakt zum Betreuer aufnehmen

    contact the person in charge

  • als Betreuer tätig sein

    serve as the person in charge

  • der ehemalige Betreuer

    the former person in charge

Similar words

Ansprechpartner: A person available to receive questions and handle communication.
Sachbearbeiter: An administrative clerk who processes forms and handles procedural tasks.
Berater: An adviser who uses specialized knowledge to offer guidance and proposals.
Vorgesetzter: A supervisor responsible for directing employees and monitoring their work.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die für einzelne Klienten, Studierende oder Projekte die Verantwortung trägt und als zuständige Bezugsperson genannt wird.

Word origin

Betreuer is formed from the verb betreuen, meaning to look after or support, with the agent suffix -er for a person who performs that role.

Usage tips

  • Betreuer is masculine, with the feminine form Betreuerin and the plural form Betreuer.

Other meanings

  • academic advisornoun
  • counselornoun
  • caregivernoun
  • supervisornoun

Opposites

  • der Betreuteperson under supervisionnoun

Related words

  • Betreuerinwoman in chargenoun
  • Betreuungsstellesupport officenoun

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