Schwiegermutter
mother-in-law
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃviːɡɐˌmʊtɐ/
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Cultural Note
The prefix 'Schwieger-' denotes all in-law relationships in German. Schwiegermutter jokes are as common in German humor as mother-in-law jokes in English. The plural is Schwiegermütter.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Schwiegermutter kommt zum Abendessen.
My mother-in-law is coming for dinner.
Sie versteht sich gut mit ihrer Schwiegermutter.
She gets along well with her mother-in-law.