mutterlos

motherless

English translations

  1. 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”

  1. 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.