die Leihmutter
Translation
surrogate mother
Examples
Eine Leihmutter trägt das Kind für andere aus.
A surrogate mother carries the child for others.
Die Rechte einer Leihmutter sind gesetzlich geregelt.
The rights of a surrogate mother are legally regulated.
Grammar Patterns
to be a surrogate mother She is a surrogate mother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tragemutter (gestational carrier)
Etymology
A compound word from 'leihen' (to lend/loan) and 'Mutter' (mother). A mother who 'lends' her womb.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'mother' (Mutter) who is 'on loan' (Leih-) to carry a baby for another person or couple.