자주 혼동되는 단어
This is the male equivalent: son-in-law (the husband of one's child).
General term for parents. 'Schwiegereltern' are in-laws (parents of one's spouse).
General term for family. 'Schwiegertochter' is a specific member of the extended family by marriage.
혼동하기 쉬운
Both involve a 'daughter' and a family relationship, leading to confusion about direct lineage vs. marriage.
Stieftochter is a stepdaughter (the daughter of one's spouse from a previous relationship). Schwiegertochter is a daughter-in-law (the wife of one's child).
Meine Stieftochter ist 16 Jahre alt. (My stepdaughter is 16 years old.)
Both refer to a female relative, but the specific relationship differs.
Nichte is a niece (the daughter of one's sibling). Schwiegertochter is a daughter-in-law.
Meine Nichte studiert in Berlin. (My niece is studying in Berlin.)
Both are female relatives, but at different generational levels.
Enkelin is a granddaughter (the daughter of one's child). Schwiegertochter is the wife of one's child.
Meine Enkelin hat gestern Geburtstag gehabt. (My granddaughter had her birthday yesterday.)
Another female relative, but the connection is lateral, not vertical through marriage.
Cousine is a female cousin. Schwiegertochter is a daughter-in-law.
Ich besuche meine Cousine nächste Woche. (I'm visiting my cousin next week.)
The core word 'Tochter' is present, but the 'Schwieg-' prefix changes the meaning significantly.
Tochter is a daughter (one's own female child). Schwiegertochter is a daughter-in-law.
Meine Tochter ist Ärztin. (My daughter is a doctor.)
사용법
How to Use 'Schwiegertochter'
'Schwiegertochter' is a compound noun. It literally means 'sworn daughter' or 'daughter by marriage'. It is always feminine and takes the definite article 'die'.
You will use this word when you refer to the wife of your son or daughter. It's a straightforward term, much like 'daughter-in-law' in English.
Common Mistakes with 'Schwiegertochter'
- Confusing with 'Stieftochter': A common mistake is to confuse 'Schwiegertochter' (daughter-in-law) with 'Stieftochter' (stepdaughter). Remember, 'Schwieger-' refers to in-laws, while 'Stief-' refers to step-relations.
- Incorrect Gender: Always remember that 'Schwiegertochter' is a feminine noun. Even though it ends in '-tochter' (daughter), it's important to use the correct feminine articles and adjective endings with it.
- Direct Translation: While 'daughter-in-law' is a good direct translation, avoid trying to literally translate 'daughter in law' as 'Tochter in Gesetz' or similar. 'Schwiegertochter' is the established term.
셀프 테스트 6 질문
Imagine your child recently got married. Write a short paragraph introducing your new Schwiegertochter to a friend. Mention her name and one positive quality.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Meine Tochter hat kürzlich geheiratet. Ihre Schwiegertochter heißt Anna und sie ist sehr nett. Ich freue mich, sie in unserer Familie zu haben. (My daughter recently got married. Her daughter-in-law is named Anna and she is very kind. I am happy to have her in our family.)
You are writing a family tree. How would you label the wife of your son or daughter using the correct German term?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Die Frau meines Sohnes ist meine Schwiegertochter. (My son's wife is my daughter-in-law.)
Describe a positive interaction you might have with your Schwiegertochter. What would you do together?
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Sample answer
Ich würde gerne mit meiner Schwiegertochter zusammen Kaffee trinken und über unsere Hobbys sprechen. (I would like to drink coffee with my daughter-in-law and talk about our hobbies.)
What did Laura celebrate yesterday?
Read this passage:
Meine Schwiegertochter, Laura, hat gestern Geburtstag gehabt. Wir haben eine kleine Party für sie organisiert. Sie hat sich sehr über die Geschenke und die Glückwünsche gefreut. Es war ein schöner Tag für die ganze Familie.
What did Laura celebrate yesterday?
The passage states, 'Meine Schwiegertochter, Laura, hat gestern Geburtstag gehabt,' which means 'My daughter-in-law, Laura, had her birthday yesterday.'
The passage states, 'Meine Schwiegertochter, Laura, hat gestern Geburtstag gehabt,' which means 'My daughter-in-law, Laura, had her birthday yesterday.'
How does Frau Müller feel about her Schwiegertochter?
Read this passage:
Frau Müller sprach mit ihrer Freundin über ihre Familie. Sie sagte: 'Mein Sohn hat eine sehr nette Frau geheiratet. Sie ist wirklich eine wunderbare Schwiegertochter. Ich bin so glücklich mit ihr.'
How does Frau Müller feel about her Schwiegertochter?
Frau Müller says, 'Sie ist wirklich eine wunderbare Schwiegertochter. Ich bin so glücklich mit ihr.' This translates to 'She is really a wonderful daughter-in-law. I am so happy with her.'
Frau Müller says, 'Sie ist wirklich eine wunderbare Schwiegertochter. Ich bin so glücklich mit ihr.' This translates to 'She is really a wonderful daughter-in-law. I am so happy with her.'
What is the profession of Herr Schmidt's Schwiegertochter?
Read this passage:
Herr Schmidt hat zwei Kinder, einen Sohn und eine Tochter. Sein Sohn ist verheiratet und seine Schwiegertochter ist Ärztin. Sie arbeitet in einem Krankenhaus in Berlin.
What is the profession of Herr Schmidt's Schwiegertochter?
The passage states, 'seine Schwiegertochter ist Ärztin,' meaning 'his daughter-in-law is a doctor.'
The passage states, 'seine Schwiegertochter ist Ärztin,' meaning 'his daughter-in-law is a doctor.'
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