Schutzengel

guardian angel

noun SHOOTS-eng-el Rare

Also means

protective figure

Usage Note

Schutzengel is the angel believed in Catholic and folk-Christian tradition to watch over an individual throughout life. Used figuratively for any person or circumstance that averts harm: 'Dein Schutzengel hat aufgepasst.'

Examples

"Beim Unfall muss ein Schutzengel über ihm gewacht haben."

Natural Translation

A guardian angel must have been watching over him during the accident.

Literal Translation

At-the accident must a guardian-angel over him watched have.

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