Versorgerin

Versorgerin is a feminine noun in the German language formed from versorgen, meaning to provide for, supply, or take care of. It designates a woman who supplies care, means, or services to others. The term is used across contexts where provisioning or caregiving is central, including family life, household management, and social or healthcare settings.

In everyday usage, Versorgerin can describe a woman who looks after dependents, ensures meals and daily needs, or arranges services and supplies. It is a broader, less common alternative to more specific terms such as Pflegerin (caregiver or nurse) or Betreuerin (guardian or supervisor). In professional contexts, the masculine form Versorger is more frequently used when referring to a provider or supplier in a business or public-service setting, while Versorgerin appears when the subject is female.

Etymology: from versorgen with the agentive suffix -in to form a female doer. The noun has a direct counterpart Versorger (masculine) and related terms include Versorgung (provision) and Versorgungsdienstleistungen (care and supply services).

Notes: As with many gendered German job titles, usage varies by region and register; some contexts may prefer neutral formulations or more specific roles.