Also means
fellow traveller (on life's path)
Usage Note
Wegbegleiter is a figurative term for someone who walks part of life's journey alongside you — a mentor, close friend, or partner. The feminine form is Wegbegleiterin. Often found in eulogies or tributes.
Examples
"Er war nicht nur ihr Chef, sondern auch ein wichtiger Wegbegleiter."
Natural Translation
He was not only her boss but also an important companion through life.
Literal Translation
He was not only her boss but also an important path-companion.
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