die Adoptivkinder
Translation
adopted children
Examples
Die Adoptivkinder fühlen sich hier wohl.
The adopted children feel comfortable here.
Er hat zwei Adoptivkinder.
He has two adopted children.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) are adopted children The subject are adopted children They are adopted children from another country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none direct; Related: Pflegekinder (foster children)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Adoptiv-' (adoptive) and 'Kinder' (children).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Adoptiv' (like adoptive) and 'Kinder' (children). Easy to remember if you know both parts.