Begleitung

German

Etymology

From the German word begleiten ("to accompany", or more figurativeely, "to walk hand in hand together"). Used by the European Alliance of YMCAs in the context of people development.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tʊŋ/

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Noun

Begleitung f (genitive Begleitung, plural Begleitungen)

1. Accompaniment. It implies the need to work with, rather than for people - to "get alongside" people and work in true partnership with them.
2. The act of enabling individuals and communities to become more included and active citizens.

Related terms

• Klavierbegleitung
• Gitarrenbegleitung
• Streicherbegleitung

Further reading

• “Begleitung” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “Begleitung” in Duden online