No. 5,539 in German
beschützende
Protective.
In a sentence
Die Mutter übt eine beschützende Funktion für ihre Kinder aus.
The mother performs a protective function for her children.
Here, 'beschützende' is used as an adjective in conjunction with the noun 'Funktion', describing the mother's role as safeguarding.
Er lebt in einer beschützenden Umgebung.
He lives in a protective environment.
Here, 'beschützende' describes the noun 'Umgebung', indicating a setting that provides security and care.
Die beschützende Hand des alten Mannes hielt den Vogel zärtlich.
The protective hand of the old man gently held the bird.
In this sentence, 'beschützende' modifies 'Hand', highlighting the protective and caring action.
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