Kinderwunsch
derNoundesire to have children; wish for a child
English translations
- 01
desire to have children
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Wunsch, Kinder zu bekommen.
- English meaning
- Desire to have children
- Synonym
- Familienwunsch
- German example
- Sie haben einen großen Kinderwunsch.
- English example
- They have a strong desire to have children.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Kinderwunsch
- Plural Form
- die Kinderwünsche
Related words
- Leihmutter
Surrogate mother
- Samenbank
Sperm bank
Example sentences with “Kinderwunsch”
Der Kinderwunsch ist bei vielen Paaren sehr ausgeprägt. (The desire to have children is very pronounced in many couples.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Kinderwunsch' a compound noun in German?
Yes, 'Kinderwunsch' is a compound noun formed from 'Kinder' (children) and 'Wunsch' (wish/desire). It is masculine (der) and its plural form is 'Kinderwünsche'.