parenthood
die Elternschaft, die Elternschaften
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parenthood
The quality or state of being the mother or father of a child. It can also refer to all the parents of a child or group.
Die Elternschaft bringt viele neue Aufgaben und Verantwortungen mit sich.
Parenthood brings many new tasks and responsibilities.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Elternschaften |
| genitive | der Elternschaft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Elternschaft | die Elternschaften |
| accusative | die Elternschaft | die Elternschaften |
| dative | der Elternschaft | den Elternschaften |
| genitive | der Elternschaft | der Elternschaften |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Elternschaft' (parenthood) is made up of 'Eltern' (parents) and the ending '-schaft'. This ending forms a noun for a state, quality, or group of people.
Die Elternschaft verändert den Alltag vieler Menschen.
Parenthood changes many people's daily lives.
Depending on the context, 'Elternschaft' (parenthood) refers either to the personal state or to all the parents as a group. Verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'planen' (to plan), or 'übernehmen' (to take on) usually refer to the state; expressions such as 'die Elternschaft informieren' (to inform the parents) refer to a group.
Viele Paare planen ihre Elternschaft sorgfältig.
Many couples plan their parenthood carefully.
Die Elternschaft wurde über die neuen Schulregeln informiert.
The parents were informed about the new school rules.
Common collocations include 'gemeinsame Elternschaft' (shared parenthood), 'aktive Elternschaft' (active parenthood), and 'Elternschaft und Beruf' (parenthood and career). The word is especially common in conversations about family, parenting, and social responsibilities.
Eine gemeinsame Elternschaft erfordert viel gegenseitige Unterstützung.
Shared parenthood requires a great deal of mutual support.
