die Schwiegertochter
daughter-in-law
The wife of one's own son.
EXAMPLE
Wir verstehen uns sehr gut mit unserer Schwiegertochter.
We get along very well with our daughter-in-law.
die Schwiegertochter
daughter-in-law
die Schwiegertochter, die Schwiegertöchter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schwiegertochter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwiegertöchter |
| genitive | der Schwiegertochter |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schwiegertochter | die Schwiegertöchter |
| accusative | die Schwiegertochter | die Schwiegertöchter |
| dative | der Schwiegertochter | den Schwiegertöchtern |
| genitive | der Schwiegertochter | der Schwiegertöchter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word consists of the prefix 'Schwieger-' (in-law) and 'Tochter' (daughter). The prefix 'Schwieger-' always refers to a family relationship created by marriage, not by blood relation.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende besuchen wir meinen Sohn und meine Schwiegertochter.
At the weekend, we are visiting my son and my daughter-in-law.
Word family
The prefix 'Schwieger-' (in-law) is very productive for relatives by marriage. Following the same pattern, words such as 'der Schwiegersohn' (son-in-law), 'die Schwiegermutter' (mother-in-law), and 'der Schwiegervater' (father-in-law) are formed.
EXAMPLE
Meine Schwiegereltern sind die Eltern meines Mannes.
My parents-in-law are my husband's parents.
Usage perspective
The word 'Schwiegertochter' (daughter-in-law) is always used from the perspective of the husband's parents. The daughter-in-law herself refers to her parents by marriage as 'Schwiegereltern' (parents-in-law).
EXAMPLE
Meine Mutter nennt meine Frau liebevoll ihre Schwiegertochter.
My mother affectionately calls my wife her daughter-in-law.
In real life
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