Kindeswohl
dasNounchild welfare; the best interests of the child
English translations
- 01
child welfare
Word details
- German meaning
- Das physische, psychische und soziale Wohlergehen eines Kindes; der Zustand, in dem ein Kind sich optimal entwickeln kann.
- English meaning
- Child's well-being, best interests of the child
- Synonym
- Wohlergehen des Kindes
- German example
- Bei Gerichtsentscheidungen steht das Kindeswohl immer an erster Stelle.
- English example
- In court decisions, the child's well-being always comes first.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Kindeswohl
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Kindeswohl”
Das Kindeswohl steht bei allen Entscheidungen an erster Stelle. (Child welfare comes first in all decisions.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it 'Kindeswohl' and not 'Kindwohl'?
The genitive 's' (Kindes) is commonly added in compound nouns involving human beings for better flow.