der/die Erziehungsverantwortliche
Translation
person responsible for upbringing, educational guardian
Examples
Die Erziehungsverantwortlichen wurden zu einem Gespräch eingeladen.
The persons responsible for the upbringing were invited to a meeting.
Er ist der Erziehungsverantwortliche für das Kind.
He is the person responsible for the child's upbringing.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to be responsible for sb./sth. He is the one responsible for the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erziehungsberechtigte, Sorgeberechtigte
Etymology
Composed of 'Erziehung' (upbringing/education) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'verantwortlich' (responsible). Literally, 'one who is responsible for the upbringing'.
Memory Tips
Focus on 'Verantwortung' (responsibility). This person has the responsibility for the child's 'Erziehung' (education). It emphasizes duty over legal right.