Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Betreuer
English translation:
escort/chaperone/guide/greeter
Added to glossary by
Jonathan MacKerron
Nov 18, 2008 11:19
15 yrs ago
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German term
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Betreuer
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Manufacturing
company security
Here in the context of a company-employee (xxx-Betreuer) who is responsible for a visitor during his/her sojourn at said company. xxx is the name of the company in question.
I'm as far as "responsible person"
I'm as far as "responsible person"
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +7 | escort |
David Willett
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| 3 +1 | [company-sponsored] greeter/aide/guide/assistant |
gangels (X)
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| 4 | Guide |
J. Oliveira
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| 4 -1 | mentor |
StyleRef (X)
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| 3 -1 | facilitator |
Alex Khanin
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Proposed translations
+7
18 mins
David Willett
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Related KudoZ points
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8
Selected
escort
It's a pretty general term that covers most possibilities.
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Note added at 20 mins (2008-11-18 11:40:11 GMT)
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An escort can show things to a visitor as well as make sure they stay out of trouble. I guess that's what is meant here.
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Note added at 25 mins (2008-11-18 11:44:49 GMT)
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Heres an example:
http://www.alltoolsdirect.co.uk/security-escort-required-pas...
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Note added at 20 mins (2008-11-18 11:40:11 GMT)
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An escort can show things to a visitor as well as make sure they stay out of trouble. I guess that's what is meant here.
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Note added at 25 mins (2008-11-18 11:44:49 GMT)
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Heres an example:
http://www.alltoolsdirect.co.uk/security-escort-required-pas...
Note from asker:
| thanks, would seem to fit nicely here! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Stephen Sadie
: I like this option
4 mins
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Thanks Stephen.
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Alan Johnson
: This sounds good
5 mins
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Thanks Alan.
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StyleRef (X)
: yes, but the sex worker interpretation could add the wrong flavour.
7 mins
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I think the meaning would be pretty clear from the context though.
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| agree |
Armorel Young
21 mins
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Thanks Armorel
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milinad
31 mins
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Thanks milinad
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| agree |
Colin Rowe
: Gets my vote.
1 hr
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Thanks Colin
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| agree |
David Moore (X)
: And mine.
1 hr
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Thanks David
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Rebecca Garber
2 hrs
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Thanks Rebecca
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to you all for your thoughtful suggstions!"
-1
11 mins
mentor
I'm in Australia and I'm quite sure we'd use the term 'mentor' in that type of 'Betreuer' situation.
Can't be wrong.
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O.K. - you're in the U.S. so I'd say it's a U.S. specific term you're after. I've not come across a role that dedicates its time to accompanying visitors for reasons other than occupational/professional peer assistance. Here we'd use the services of one of our security guards, but that's not flattering for the visitor. How about a 'chaperone' or 'escort'? But beware - as 'escort' can be interpreted in the sex worker sense!
Can't be wrong.
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Note added at 24 mins (2008-11-18 11:43:49 GMT)
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O.K. - you're in the U.S. so I'd say it's a U.S. specific term you're after. I've not come across a role that dedicates its time to accompanying visitors for reasons other than occupational/professional peer assistance. Here we'd use the services of one of our security guards, but that's not flattering for the visitor. How about a 'chaperone' or 'escort'? But beware - as 'escort' can be interpreted in the sex worker sense!
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Stephen Sadie
: why did you disagree with alan then?
10 mins
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I was missing the context of the person not being occupationally or professionally related.
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| disagree |
Alan Johnson
: I don't think mentor fits./Yes I do disagree with mentor, which is why I agreed with David's 'escort'.
13 mins
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So, you don't "disagree" with 'mentor' then...
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-1
28 mins
Alex Khanin
Germany
Germany
Germany
Pushing the envelope of meaning
Native in: Russian 
Works in: German to Russian, English to Russian, Hebrew to Russian, and 18 more.
facilitator
IMO
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
StyleRef (X)
: mm, escort is probably still better.
2 mins
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perhaps... Facilitator sounds a bit euphemistically in this context
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| disagree |
Stephen Sadie
: doesn't work, and "sounds ... euphamistically" is not english
9 mins
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+1
9 hrs
[company-sponsored] greeter/aide/guide/assistant
Not just any escort (eg some blonde working the hotel bars) is the implication
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
hazmatgerman (X)
: I had "minder" in mind but with your company modifier "guide" should work just fine.
13 hrs
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1 day 43 mins
J. Oliveira
Thailand
Thailand
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
Thailand
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: German to English, Portuguese to English, English to German, and 1 more.
Guide
As far as I can think off, there is no english word that means "exactly" Betreuer. "Betreuer" is someone that takes cares, gives orientation, shows around...
For me "Guide" comes the closest in this context. Caretaker or escort could work, too, although caretaker is used more in a medical or parental context...and escort could in fact be misinterpreted (I live in Bangkok)...
For me "Guide" comes the closest in this context. Caretaker or escort could work, too, although caretaker is used more in a medical or parental context...and escort could in fact be misinterpreted (I live in Bangkok)...
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