Schwiegereltern
parents-in-law
The parents of one's spouse or partner (mother-in-law and father-in-law).
EXAMPLE
An Weihnachten besuchen wir immer meine Schwiegereltern.
At Christmas, we always visit my parents-in-law.
die Schwiegereltern
parents-in-law
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is made up of 'Schwieger-' (in-law) and 'Eltern' (parents). The prefix 'Schwieger-' is used for all family members by marriage, for example 'Schwiegermutter' (mother-in-law), 'Schwiegervater' (father-in-law), or 'Schwiegersohn' (son-in-law).
EXAMPLE
Meine Schwiegermutter ist eine sehr gute Köchin.
My mother-in-law is a very good cook.
Use in the plural
The word 'Schwiegereltern' (parents-in-law) is used almost exclusively in the plural, since it refers to both of a partner's parents. The singular form is extremely rare.
EXAMPLE
Meine Schwiegereltern wohnen leider sehr weit weg.
Unfortunately, my parents-in-law live very far away.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used in connection with parents-in-law are 'besuchen' (to visit), 'kennenlernen' (to meet / get to know), 'einladen' (to invite), or 'sich gut verstehen mit' (to get along well with).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss meine Schwiegereltern vom Bahnhof abholen.
I have to pick up my parents-in-law from the train station.
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