der/die Erziehungsberechtigte
Translation
legal guardian, parent or guardian
Examples
Die Erziehungsberechtigten müssen das Formular unterschreiben.
The legal guardians must sign the form.
Der Erziehungsberechtigte muss das Kind abholen.
The legal guardian must pick up the child.
Grammar Patterns
((as the ...)) as the ... As the legal guardian, you must sign.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sorgeberechtigte, Vormund
Etymology
A compound of 'Erziehung' (education) + the linking '-s-' + 'berechtigt' (authorized/entitled). It literally means 'someone entitled to educate/raise'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as having the 'right' ('Recht' is part of 'berechtigt') for the 'education' ('Erziehung'). It's a formal term used on official documents.