German Conversation · Level 189
29 words
German word
hüten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhyːtən/
Meaning
- verbtake care of
Example
Sie hütet heute die Kinder ihrer Schwester.
She is taking care of her sister's children today.
More examples
Am Wochenende hütet sie oft die Hunde ihrer Freunde.
At the weekend, she often looks after her friends' dogs.
Core concept
A person stands watch over a child, flock, or valued matter and prevents unwanted danger or loss.
Common phrases
die Kinder hüten
look after the children
das Baby hüten
look after the baby
die Schafe hüten
look after the sheep
Similar words
aufpassen: Keep watch over someone or something to prevent harm.
betreuen: Look after someone or something and provide the necessary assistance.
sorgen für: Make the necessary arrangements to care for someone or something.
Definition in German
etwas oder jemanden betreuen und vor Gefahren schützen
Word origin
Hüten is an inherited Germanic verb from Old High German huoten, a form meaning to protect or keep watch.
Usage tips
- For general attention or brief supervision, German often uses aufpassen; hüten more strongly suggests sustained responsibility for what is being guarded.
Other meanings
- watch oververb
Opposites
- vernachlässigenneglectverb
- aussetzenforsakeverb
Related words
- Hüterguardiannoun
- behütenwatch oververb
- Hütungcarenoun