stiefouder

Dutch

Etymology

From stief- (“step-”) +‎ ouder (“parent”) (from the comparative degree of oud (“old, senior”)); cognate with German Stiefelter.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstifˌɑu̯.dər/

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• Hyphenation: stief‧ou‧der

Noun

stiefouder m (plural stiefouders, diminutive stiefoudertje n)

1. A stepparent.

Derived terms

• stiefouderlijk (adjective)
• stiefouderschap n

Related terms

• stiefbroeder, stiefbroer
• stiefgezin
• stiefgrootouder
• stiefkind
• stiefkleinkind
• stiefmoeder
• stiefvader
• stiefzoon