No. 5,473 in German
beistand
"Beistand" means "assistance" or "support" in English.
In a sentence
Er konnte die schwierige Situation dank des Beistands seiner Freunde überwinden.
He was able to overcome the difficult situation thanks to the support of his friends.
In this sentence, 'Beistand' refers to the aid or support provided by friends in times of hardship.
Die Anwältin versprach ihrem Klienten umfassenden Beistand bei der Gerichtsverhandlung.
The lawyer promised her client comprehensive support during the court trial.
Here, 'Beistand' highlights professional assistance or guidance in a legal context.
Sein moralischer Beistand gab mir die Kraft, weiterzumachen.
His moral support gave me the strength to continue.
In this example, 'Beistand' is used to denote moral or emotional support that empowers an individual.
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