Sorgerecht

dasNoun

custody; parental rights

English translations

  1. 01

    custody

  2. 02

    legal custody

Word details

German meaning
Das Recht und die Pflicht, für ein Kind zu sorgen und es zu erziehen.
English meaning
Custody
Synonym
Obhut, Vormundschaft
German example
Nach der Scheidung erhielt die Mutter das Sorgerecht für die Kinder.
English example
After the divorce, the mother received custody of the children.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Sorgerecht
Plural Form
die Sorgerechte

Example sentences with “Sorgerecht”

  1. Sie kämpfen vor Gericht um das Sorgerecht. (They are fighting for custody in court.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Sorgerecht' mean in German family law?

It refers to the legal right and responsibility of parents to care for their child. It is a neuter noun (das Sorgerecht).