Rabenmutter
/ˈʁaːbn̩ˌmʊtɐ/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Rabenmütter
Meaning
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a neglectful or uncaring mother (pejorative stereotype)
Built from Rabe (raven) + Mutter (mother).
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Die Nachbarn nannten sie zu Unrecht eine Rabenmutter.
The neighbors unfairly called her a neglectful mother.
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Made of
- Rabe raven
- Mutter mother
Practice
1 What does Rabenmutter mean?
a neglectful or uncaring mother (pejorative stereotype)
2 Fill the gap: Die Nachbarn nannten sie zu Unrecht eine ___.
Full sentence: Die Nachbarn nannten sie zu Unrecht eine Rabenmutter. (The neighbors unfairly called her a neglectful mother.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Rabenmutter?
Rabenmutter: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
Usage notes
Mildly pejorative; reflects an outdated stereotype often aimed at working mothers.
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