stiefmoeder
stepmother
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈstif.mu.dər/
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Cultural Note
With about one-third of marriages ending in divorce, blended families ('samengestelde gezinnen') are very common in the Netherlands. The term 'bonusmoeder' (bonus mother) is increasingly used as a more positive alternative to 'stiefmoeder', which carries fairy-tale connotations.
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn stiefmoeder is heel aardig.
My stepmother is very nice.
De kinderen noemen hun stiefmoeder bij haar voornaam.
The children call their stepmother by her first name.