die Tochter

Meaning and Usage

"Die Tochter" in German means "the daughter." It refers to a female child in relation to her parents.

Linguistic Analysis

"Die Tochter" is a feminine noun. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes. The word has Middle High German and Old High German origins.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Tochter" in German is similar to the English word "daughter" in both its meaning and pronunciation.

Cultural Context

In German culture, the relationship between parents and daughters holds significant value, and "Tochter" represents a key familial bond.

Example Sentences

1. Meine Tochter ist fünf Jahre alt. (My daughter is five years old.)
2. Die Tochter von Herrn Müller geht zur Schule. (Mr. Müller's daughter is going to school.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Tochter" with the English word "daughter" to help remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• der Sohn (son)
• die Mutter (mother)
• der Vater (father)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: Feminine Plural: die Töchter

Conjugation (for verbs)

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