die Vaterschaftsanerkennung
Translation
acknowledgment of paternity, recognition of paternity
Examples
Die Vaterschaftsanerkennung ist ein wichtiger rechtlicher Schritt.
The acknowledgment of paternity is an important legal step.
Wir brauchen die Urkunde der Vaterschaftsanerkennung.
We need the certificate of acknowledgment of paternity.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as a subject The acknowledgment of paternity is important.
((Genitive)) showing possession the certificate of the acknowledgment of paternity
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vaterschaftsfeststellung (determination of paternity)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Vaterschaft' (paternity) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Anerkennung' (recognition/acknowledgment).
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'Vaterschafts' (of paternity) + 'Anerkennung' (acknowledgment). It's a typical German 'Beamtendeutsch' (officialese) word.