Stiefvater
stepfather
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃtiːfˌfaːtɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Germany, a Stiefvater does not automatically gain legal parental rights. He can apply for a 'kleines Sorgerecht' (limited custody right) which allows him to make everyday decisions for the stepchild.
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Stiefvater hat mich wie sein eigenes Kind behandelt.
My stepfather treated me like his own child.
Der Stiefvater hat eine gute Beziehung zu den Kindern.
The stepfather has a good relationship with the children.