Die Adoption
Example: Die Adoption eines Kindes verändert das Leben der Familie komplett.
Definition
"Die Adoption" refers to the legal process by which an individual or couple becomes the official parent(s) of a child who is not biologically their own, permanently transferring parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive family.
Etymology
The word "die Adoption" comes from the Latin word 'adoptio,' meaning 'to choose for oneself as a son,' derived from 'adoptare,' which means 'to take up or choose.' Did you know that adoption was originally a practice used by Romans to secure heirs?
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"Die Adoption" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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