Schwiegersohn

son-in-law

noun SHVEE-ger-zohn Rare

Usage Note

Schwiegersohn is the husband of one's daughter. Like its counterpart Schwiegertochter, it uses the Schwieger- prefix for in-law relations. The plural is Schwiegersöhne. It is masculine.

Examples

"Der zukünftige Schwiegersohn machte einen guten Eindruck bei den Eltern."

Natural Translation

The future son-in-law made a good impression on the parents.

Literal Translation

The future son-in-law made a good impression with the parents.

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