English–German

“single parent” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈlaɪ̯nɛɐ̯ˌt͡siːəndə/

Example

Die Alleinerziehende hat wenig Zeit.

The single parent has little time.

Illustration for Alleinerziehende (single parent)

How to say “single parent” in German

“Single parent” in German is Alleinerziehende.

One parent managing a child's upbringing, care, and living costs without another parent sharing that role.

Full entry for Alleinerziehende: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Alleinerziehende

Als Alleinerziehende organisiert sie den Alltag allein.

As a single parent, she manages daily life alone.

Tips for using Alleinerziehende

  • The noun can refer to a mother or a father, while the masculine form is "Alleinerziehender" and the plural is "Alleinerziehende".

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