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caregiver

/ˈkɛərˌɡɪv.ər/

A caregiver is a person who looks after someone who is sick, elderly, or unable to care for themselves. This person can be a family member, a friend, or a professional worker.

例文

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1

My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.

My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.

2

The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.

The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.

3

He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.

He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.

語族

名詞
caregiver
Verb
care
副詞
caringly
形容詞
caring
関連
caregiving
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the two words inside: 'care' + 'giver'. It is literally a person who 'gives care' to another person.

クイックテスト

The hospital staff thanked the ______ for looking after the elderly patient so well.

正解!

正解は: caregiver

例文

1

My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.

everyday

My mother is the primary caregiver for my grandmother.

2

The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.

formal

The hospital offers a training program for every professional caregiver.

3

He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.

informal

He is a natural caregiver and is always helping his younger siblings.

4

Research indicates that a caregiver's mental health is crucial for patient recovery.

academic

Research indicates that a caregiver's mental health is crucial for patient recovery.

5

The company provides flexible hours for any employee acting as a caregiver.

business

The company provides flexible hours for any employee acting as a caregiver.

語族

名詞
caregiver
Verb
care
副詞
caringly
形容詞
caring
関連
caregiving

よく使う組み合わせ

primary caregiver primary caregiver
family caregiver family caregiver
professional caregiver professional caregiver
compassionate caregiver compassionate caregiver
full-time caregiver full-time caregiver

よく使うフレーズ

sole caregiver

sole caregiver

caregiver burden

caregiver burden

respite for caregivers

respite for caregivers

よく混同される語

caregiver vs caretaker

A caregiver looks after people; a caretaker usually looks after a building or land.

caregiver vs nurse

A nurse has specific medical training and licenses, while a caregiver can be anyone providing help.

📝

使い方のコツ

The term is most common in North American English. In British English, 'carer' is more frequently used to describe a person looking after a relative or friend.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'caregiver' when they mean someone who cleans a house (housekeeper) or someone who fixes things (janitor).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the two words inside: 'care' + 'giver'. It is literally a person who 'gives care' to another person.

📖

語源

A compound word formed in the mid-20th century from 'care' (Old English cearu) and 'giver' (from the verb give).

文法パターン

Countable noun: one caregiver, two caregivers Often followed by the preposition 'for' (caregiver for his father) Can be used as an adjective-like modifier (caregiver support group)
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文化的な背景

In many modern societies, caregivers are recognized as essential but often unpaid workers who support the healthcare system.

クイックテスト

The hospital staff thanked the ______ for looking after the elderly patient so well.

正解!

正解は: caregiver

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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