Schwiegervater
father-in-law
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃviːɡɐˌfaːtɐ/
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Cultural Note
In traditional German families, addressing in-laws by their first name requires an explicit invitation. Many people initially use 'Sie' (formal you) with in-laws before switching to 'du' (informal you).
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Schwiegervater ist Arzt.
My father-in-law is a doctor.
Der Schwiegervater hat uns beim Umzug geholfen.
The father-in-law helped us with the move.