schoonmoeder
mother-in-law
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːn.mu.dər/
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Cultural Note
The prefix 'schoon-' in Dutch family terms means 'in-law'. It originally meant 'clean' or 'beautiful', reflecting an old cultural idea that in-laws were to be treated with grace and respect.
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn schoonmoeder komt uit België.
My mother-in-law comes from Belgium.
We eten kerst bij mijn schoonmoeder.
We eat Christmas dinner at my mother-in-law's.