Kinderfrau

dieNoun

nanny; nursemaid

English translations

  1. 01

    childminder

  2. 02

    nanny

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die beruflich Kinder betreut.
English meaning
Nanny
Synonym
Babysitterin
German example
Die Kinderfrau passte auf die Kinder auf, während die Eltern arbeiteten.
English example
The nanny looked after the children while the parents were at work.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kinderfrau
Plural Form
die Kinderfrauen

Example sentences with “Kinderfrau”

  1. Die Kinderfrau kümmert sich liebevoll um die Kleinen. (The nanny takes loving care of the little ones.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinderfrau still in use?

It is a bit old-fashioned; 'Nanny' or 'Kinderbetreuerin' are more common today.