Vaterlos describes a person growing up without a father or who has lost their father.
30초 단어
- Describes someone whose father is deceased or absent.
- Commonly used in biographical or sociological descriptions.
- Focuses on the child's status rather than the parent.
Überblick
'Vaterlos' ist ein deskriptives Adjektiv, das den Verlust oder das Fehlen eines Vaters thematisiert. Es ist ein zusammengesetztes Wort aus dem Substantiv 'Vater' und dem Suffix '-los', das Abwesenheit oder Mangel ausdrückt. 2) Verwendungsmuster: Das Wort wird meist prädikativ oder attributiv gebraucht. Es wirkt oft sachlich, kann aber je nach Kontext eine melancholische oder soziale Schwere tragen. In der modernen Sprache wird es seltener verwendet als 'alleinerziehend', da 'vaterlos' den Fokus auf das Kind legt, während 'alleinerziehend' die Perspektive des Elternteils betont. 3) Häufige Kontexte: Man findet den Begriff häufig in biographischen Erzählungen, soziologischen Studien zur Familienstruktur oder in historischen Romanen, in denen das Schicksal von Waisen oder Kindern aus zerbrochenen Familien thematisiert wird. Auch in der Psychologie wird der Begriff genutzt, um die Auswirkungen der Abwesenheit einer Vaterfigur auf die kindliche Entwicklung zu beschreiben. 4) Vergleich ähnlicher Wörter: 'Waisenkind' ist ein breiterer Begriff, der den Verlust beider Eltern impliziert, während 'vaterlos' spezifisch nur den Vater betrifft. 'Halbwaisen' ist der präzisere juristische oder formale Begriff, der oft in Ämtern oder Versicherungen verwendet wird, während 'vaterlos' eher eine beschreibende, teils literarische Qualität hat.
예시
Das vaterlose Kind wurde von seiner Großmutter aufgezogen.
everydayThe fatherless child was raised by his grandmother.
Die Studie untersucht die Entwicklung vaterloser Kinder.
academicThe study examines the development of fatherless children.
Er wuchs vaterlos in einer kleinen Stadt auf.
informalHe grew up fatherless in a small town.
In der Literatur wird das vaterlose Schicksal oft thematisiert.
formalIn literature, the fatherless fate is often a theme.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
vaterlos aufwachsen
to grow up fatherless
자주 혼동되는 단어
Halbwaisen is a legal status for someone who has lost one parent. Vaterlos is a descriptive adjective for the situation.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word is descriptive and carries a somewhat serious or melancholic tone. It is not typically used in casual small talk, as it touches on sensitive family dynamics. In official documents, 'Halbwaisen' is preferred over 'vaterlos'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes try to use 'vaterlos' as a noun, but it is strictly an adjective. Do not confuse it with 'vaterhaft', which is not a standard German word. Ensure correct declension when used attributively.
Tips
Focus on the Suffix -los
Remember that '-los' always means 'without' in German. You can apply this to many words like 'arbeitslos' (unemployed) or 'sprachlos' (speechless).
Use with sensitivity
Because the word refers to a significant personal loss, use it carefully in casual conversation. It can sound quite heavy or dramatic.
Changing Family Structures
In contemporary Germany, the term is used less frequently because family models have become very diverse. Terms like 'Einelternfamilie' are preferred in formal contexts.
어원
Derived from the Old High German 'fatar' (father) and the suffix '-los', which stems from the Proto-Germanic word for 'loosing' or 'lacking'. It has been part of the German language since the Middle Ages to describe social status.
문화적 맥락
The concept of being 'fatherless' has historically been a significant social stigma in Germany, though this has shifted significantly in the last century. Today, it is mostly discussed in psychological and sociological contexts regarding family support.
암기 팁
Think of the suffix '-less' in English, which maps directly to '-los' in German. If you are 'father-less', you are 'vater-los'.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Nein, es ist ein neutraler, deskriptiver Begriff. Es kann jedoch in bestimmten Kontexten als schmerzhaft empfunden werden, da es den Verlust betont.
Ja, theoretisch schon, aber es wird fast ausschließlich für Kinder oder Jugendliche verwendet. Bei Erwachsenen spricht man eher vom 'Verlust des Vaters'.
'Halbwaisen' ist ein formaler Status im Sozialrecht. 'Vaterlos' ist eher eine allgemeine Zustandsbeschreibung ohne juristische Bindung.
Ja, das Wort 'mutterlos' existiert und wird analog zu 'vaterlos' verwendet.
셀프 테스트
Nach dem Tod seines Vaters wuchs das Kind ___ auf.
Das Wort beschreibt den Zustand ohne Vater.
점수: /1
Summary
Vaterlos describes a person growing up without a father or who has lost their father.
- Describes someone whose father is deceased or absent.
- Commonly used in biographical or sociological descriptions.
- Focuses on the child's status rather than the parent.
Focus on the Suffix -los
Remember that '-los' always means 'without' in German. You can apply this to many words like 'arbeitslos' (unemployed) or 'sprachlos' (speechless).
Use with sensitivity
Because the word refers to a significant personal loss, use it carefully in casual conversation. It can sound quite heavy or dramatic.
Changing Family Structures
In contemporary Germany, the term is used less frequently because family models have become very diverse. Terms like 'Einelternfamilie' are preferred in formal contexts.
예시
4 / 4Das vaterlose Kind wurde von seiner Großmutter aufgezogen.
The fatherless child was raised by his grandmother.
Die Studie untersucht die Entwicklung vaterloser Kinder.
The study examines the development of fatherless children.
Er wuchs vaterlos in einer kleinen Stadt auf.
He grew up fatherless in a small town.
In der Literatur wird das vaterlose Schicksal oft thematisiert.
In literature, the fatherless fate is often a theme.
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