der/die Alleinerziehende
Translation
single parent, single mother, single father
Examples
Als Alleinerziehende hat sie zwei Kinder.
As a single parent, she has two children.
Das Leben für Alleinerziehende ist oft schwer.
Life for single parents is often difficult.
Er ist seit drei Jahren Alleinerziehender.
He has been a single parent for three years.
Grammar Patterns
as a Alleinerziehende(r) as a single parent As a Alleinerziehende, she doesn't have it easy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alleinstehender Elternteil (single parent part)
Etymology
Composed of 'allein' (alone) and 'erziehend' (raising, from 'erziehen'). Literally means 'person raising alone'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'allein' (alone) + 'erziehen' (to raise). A person who raises a child alone.