Adoptivmutter

adoptive mother

noun a-dop-TEEF-moo-ter Rare

Usage Note

Adoptivmutter is the woman who has legally adopted a child and acts as its mother. Paired with Adoptivvater and collectively Adoptiveltern. The term is used in legal, medical, and everyday speech.

Examples

"Ihre Adoptivmutter hat sie seit dem dritten Lebensjahr großgezogen."

Natural Translation

Her adoptive mother has raised her since she was three years old.

Literal Translation

Her adoptive-mother has her since the third year-of-life raised.

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