mutterlos
motherless
English translations
- 01
motherless
Word details
- German meaning
- Mutterlos bedeutet, keine Mutter mehr zu haben, verwaist zu sein.
- English meaning
- Motherless means having no mother, orphaned.
- Synonym
- verwaist
- German example
- Das mutterlose Kind wuchs bei seinen Großeltern auf.
- English example
- The motherless child grew up with his grandparents.
Example sentences with “mutterlos”
Das mutterlose Lamm wurde von Hand aufgezogen. (The motherless lamb was raised by hand.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'mutterlos' used for humans?
Yes, it can be used for humans, though it is often considered quite dramatic or poetic.