der Schwiegersohn
son-in-law
The husband of one's own daughter.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende besuchen uns unsere Tochter und unser Schwiegersohn.
Our daughter and our son-in-law are visiting us this weekend.
der Schwiegersohn
son-in-law
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure: Schwieger-
The word is made up of the prefix 'Schwieger-' and 'Sohn' (son). 'Schwieger-' always refers to a family relationship that comes about through marriage (in-law), not through blood relation.
EXAMPLE
Mein Schwiegersohn ist ein sehr netter Mensch.
My son-in-law is a very nice person.
The 'Schwieger' family
The prefix 'Schwieger-' is very useful. Once you have understood it, you can name the whole in-law family: 'die Schwiegermutter' (mother-in-law), 'der Schwiegervater' (father-in-law), and 'die Schwiegereltern' (parents-in-law).
EXAMPLE
Am Sonntag treffen wir die ganze Familie, auch meine Schwiegereltern.
On Sunday we are meeting the whole family, including my parents-in-law.
Typical collocation
If the daughter is engaged but not yet married, people often say 'zukünftiger Schwiegersohn' (future son-in-law).
EXAMPLE
Mein zukünftiger Schwiegersohn kommt heute zum Abendessen.
My future son-in-law is coming for dinner today.
In real life
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