Schwiegertochter

daughter-in-law

noun SHVEE-ger-tokh-ter Rare

Usage Note

Schwiegertochter is the wife of one's son. The Schwieger- prefix marks all in-law relations, as in Schwiegersohn, Schwiegermutter. Note the irregular plural Schwiegertöchter with umlaut. It is feminine, taking die.

Examples

"Seine Schwiegertochter kümmert sich liebevoll um die Enkelkinder."

Natural Translation

His daughter-in-law lovingly takes care of the grandchildren.

Literal Translation

His daughter-in-law cares herself lovingly around the grandchildren.

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