Mentoring
mentoring, mentorship
noun MEN-to-ring Rare
Origin: from English 'mentoring'
Usage Note
Mentoring is a well-established loanword in German professional and academic contexts. A Mentor/Mentorin provides guidance and support to a Mentee. Often institutionalised in Mentoring-Programme.
Examples
"Das Mentoring-Programm der Universität hilft Studierenden beim Berufseinstieg."
Natural Translation
The university's mentoring programme helps students enter the job market.
Literal Translation
The mentoring-programme of-the university helps students at-the career-entry.

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