die Adoption
Translation
adoption
Examples
Die Adoption des Kindes war erfolgreich.
The adoption of the child was successful.
Sie denken über eine Adoption nach.
They are thinking about an adoption.
Grammar Patterns
the adoption ((of sb./sth.)) the adoption of someone/something The adoption of the new policy was approved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Annahme (acceptance); Antonyms: none direct
Etymology
From Latin 'adoptio' (a choosing). The '-tion' suffix in German, often from Latin, usually indicates a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
It's an international word, very similar to 'adoption' in English. Remember that nouns ending in '-tion' are almost always feminine (die).