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chaperone in German

chaperone in German is Anstandsdame, Aufsichtsperson, Begleitperson — chaperone means an adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.

chaperone in German

Anstandsdame
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Aufsichtsperson
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Begleitperson
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Anstandswauwau
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Aufpasser
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Begleitung
noun
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Chaperon
noun
(biochemistry) A protein that assists the non-covalent folding/unfolding and the assembly/disassembly of other macromolecular structures, but does not occur in these structures when the latter are performing their normal biological functions.
Anstandsdame spielen
verb
To act as a chaperone.
als Beschützerin begleiten
verb
To act as a chaperone.
beaufsichtigen
verb
To act as a chaperone.
begleiten
verb
To act as a chaperone.
eskortieren
verb
To act as a chaperone.

What does "chaperone" mean?

  1. noun An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
    "Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip."
  2. noun In biology, a protein that helps other molecules fold correctly without becoming part of the final structure itself.
    "Heat-shock proteins act as chaperones, helping damaged proteins refold."
  3. verb To supervise and accompany someone, typically at an event.
    "Two parents volunteered to chaperone the overnight trip."

chaperone in a sentence

  • Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip.
  • The prom had several teacher chaperones keeping an eye on things.
  • Heat-shock proteins act as chaperones, helping damaged proteins refold.
  • Two parents volunteered to chaperone the overnight trip.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chaperone" in German?

"chaperone" in German is Anstandsdame, Aufsichtsperson, Begleitperson. chaperone means: An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.

How do you use "chaperone" in a sentence?

Example: "Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip." In German, "chaperone" is Anstandsdame, Aufsichtsperson, Begleitperson.

Are there other ways to say "chaperone" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "chaperone": Anstandsdame, Aufsichtsperson, Begleitperson, Anstandswauwau, Aufpasser, Begleitung.

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