mein Schutzengel
/maɪ̯n ˈʃʊtsˌɛŋəl/word by word
The German phrase for "my guardian angel" is mein Schutzengel.
The term Schutzengel can be used both literally in a religious context and figuratively to describe a person who protects or helps someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mein Schutzengel is meine Schutzengel. To indicate possession (the genitive case), use meines Schutzengels.
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is a common custom to give a small Schutzengel figure as a gift to someone starting a new job or moving to a new city to wish them safety.
- Because German uses grammatical gender, 'Schutzengel' is always masculine, even if you are referring to a female person.
- While English uses 'guardian angel' for both people and spirits, Schutzengel is frequently used in German to describe a specific type of luck that saves someone from a disaster.
Examples in context
- Sie ist mein Schutzengel.She's my guardian angel.Tatoeba #2200691 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2199748 by Hybrid
- Mein Schutzengel ist immer bei mirMy guardian angel is always with me
- Du bist mein Schutzengel.You are my guardian angel.
- Er war mein Schutzengel in dieser Situation.He was my guardian angel in this situation.
Example conversation
Hannah helps Maximilian find his lost wallet.
- MaximilianHannah, du hast mein Portemonnaie gefunden!Hannah, you found my wallet!
- HannahGern geschehen, Maximilian.You're welcome, Maximilian.
- MaximilianDu bist wirklich mein Schutzengel.You really are my guardian angel.
- HannahDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very sweet of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mein, Schutzengel) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
