Usage Note
Stiefvater is a mother's later husband who is not one's biological father. It parallels Stiefmutter and forms part of the Stief- family series. The plural Stiefväter takes an umlaut. It is masculine, taking der.
Examples
"Sein Stiefvater brachte ihm das Angeln bei."
Natural Translation
His stepfather taught him how to fish.
Literal Translation
His stepfather brought him the fishing to.
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