Adoptieren
Example: Wir haben beschlossen, einen Hund aus dem Tierheim zu adoptieren.
Definition
"Adoptieren" means to legally take another's child or pet into one's family and raise them as one's own. It involves assuming all parental or ownership responsibilities, as in the example phrase 'Wir haben beschlossen, einen Hund aus dem Tierheim zu adoptieren,' meaning deciding to bring a dog from a shelter into the home permanently.
Etymology
The word "adoptieren" comes from the Latin 'adoptare,' meaning 'to choose for oneself.' Its roots reflect the action of selecting or taking someone into one's family. Did you know that the concept of adoption dates back to Roman times, where it was used to secure heirs and family lineage?
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"Adoptieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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