Stiefkind

stepchild

noun SHTEEF-kint Rare

Also means

neglected party (figurative)

Usage Note

Stiefkind is the child of one's partner from a previous relationship. Figuratively, das Stiefkind sein means to be systematically neglected or underfunded: Der öffentliche Nahverkehr ist das Stiefkind der Verkehrspolitik.

Examples

"Er behandelt sein Stiefkind genauso liebevoll wie seine leiblichen Kinder."

Natural Translation

He treats his stepchild just as lovingly as his biological children.

Literal Translation

He treats his step-child just as lovingly as his biological children.

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