Rabenvater
derNounneglectful father (idiomatic)
English translations
- 01
raven father
- 02
raven father
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Rabenvater ist ein abwertender Begriff für einen Vater, der sich nicht um seine Kinder kümmert oder sie schlecht behandelt.
- English meaning
- A 'Rabenvater' is a derogatory term for a father who does not care for his children or treats them badly.
- German example
- Er wurde als Rabenvater bezeichnet, weil er sich nie um seine Kinder kümmerte.
- English example
- He was called a 'Rabenvater' because he never cared for his children.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Rabenvater
- Plural Form
- die Rabenväter
Example sentences with “Rabenvater”
Er wird oft als Rabenvater bezeichnet, weil er seine Kinder nie besucht. (He is often called a neglectful father because he never visits his children.)
Frequently asked questions
Where does the term Rabenvater come from?
It comes from the folklore that ravens ('Raben') are neglectful of their offspring, though this is biologically inaccurate. It is a masculine noun (der).