die Einelternfamilie
Translation
single-parent family
Examples
Immer mehr Kinder wachsen in Einelternfamilien auf.
More and more children are growing up in single-parent families.
Eine Einelternfamilie steht oft vor besonderen Herausforderungen.
A single-parent family often faces special challenges.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject Eine Einelternfamilie hat oft finanzielle Sorgen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: no direct synonyms; Antonyms: Kernfamilie (nuclear family), Zweielternfamilie (two-parent family)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ein' (one) + 'Eltern' (parents) + 'Familie' (family). Literally means 'one-parent family'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Ein' (one) + 'Eltern' (parents) + 'Familie' (family). It's a very logical compound noun.