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Pflegeeltern

foster parents

noun PFLAY-ge-el-tern Rare

Usage Note

Pflegeeltern is always plural (like Eltern). Foster parents in Germany are approved by the Jugendamt and receive a monthly Pflegegeld (fostering allowance). Their rights and duties differ significantly from those of adoptive parents (Adoptiveltern).

Examples

"Die Pflegeeltern haben das Kind liebevoll in ihre Familie aufgenommen."

Natural Translation

The foster parents lovingly welcomed the child into their family.

Literal Translation

The foster parents have lovingly accepted the child into their family.

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