Noun
der Beistand
Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪ̯ʃtant]
assistance, aid, support
C2
rank #8,598
Meanings
Noun
- assistance, aid, support
- counsel
Example sentence
Ich ging zum Rechtsanwalt, um juristischen Beistand zu erbitten.
I went to the lawyer for legal help.
Word forms
Noun
singular
der Beistand
No common plural.
Noun
singular
der Beistand
plural
die Beistände
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Beistand
Accusativeden Beistand
Dativedem Beistand
Genitivedes Beistands
Beistand has no common plural.
Usage
- jemandem Beistand leisten — give someone support; the person is dative
- rechtlicher Beistand — legal assistance or counsel; common formal collocation
In dieser schwierigen Zeit leisteten die Nachbarn der Familie Beistand.
During this difficult time, the neighbours gave the family support.