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Erziehung

upbringing

noun er-TSEE-oong Rare
People & Society Education

Origin: from erziehen (to raise, bring up)

Also means

parenting

Usage Note

Erziehung refers to the moral and behavioural upbringing of a child, distinct from Bildung (intellectual education). One speaks of a strict or liberal Erziehung. The training of professionals in this field studies Erziehungswissenschaft (educational science).

Examples

"Die Erziehung der Kinder ist eine große Verantwortung."

Natural Translation

The upbringing of the children is a great responsibility.

Literal Translation

The upbringing of-the children is a great responsibility.

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