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Stiefsohn

stepson

noun SHTEEF-zohn Rare

Usage Note

Stiefsohn is the son of one's spouse from a previous relationship. The Stief- prefix occurs across blended-family terms: Stieftochter, Stiefmutter, Stiefvater. All are standard and non-pejorative.

Examples

"Er liebt seinen Stiefsohn wie sein eigenes Kind."

Natural Translation

He loves his stepson like his own child.

Literal Translation

He loves his stepson like his own child.

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