Begleiterin

Begleiterin is a German noun meaning a female companion or attendant. It is the feminine form of Begleiter (male companion) and is formed with the feminine suffix -in from the verb begleiten, to accompany. The term is used to describe a woman who accompanies another person in various contexts.

Usage and contexts include: a travel companion on a trip, a guide who accompanies a group, a chaperone for minors, or an assistant at events. In some contexts, Begleiterin can also refer to a paid companionship or escort, with the exact meaning depending on the situation and wording.

Declension and forms: Singular nominative is die Begleiterin; other cases follow standard feminine noun endings (die Begleiterin, der Begleiterin, die Begleiterin). Plural nominative is die Begleiterinnen, with the corresponding genitive der Begleiterinnen, dative den Begleiterinnen, and accusative die Begleiterinnen.

Related terms include Begleiter (masculine form), Begleitung (the act or process of accompanying), and Begleiterin as part of broader discussions of accompaniment roles in travel, events, or caregiving settings. The term is commonly understood through context and is used across formal and informal language to denote a woman who accompanies someone else.