Stepchildren Meaning in English
word · lemma: stepchild
ˈstɛpˈtʃɪɫdɹən
STEP-chil-drun
stˈɛptʃɪldɹən
STEP-child-ruhn
Definition
Children of your husband or wife from a previous relationship, not your biological children.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('stepchildren'), refers to any gender. Often appears in family discussions or legal contexts. Do not confuse with 'adopted children' (children you legally adopt).
Spanish: hijastros - hijastrasPortuguese (BR): enteados - enteadasPortuguese (PT): enteados - enteadasChinese (Simplified): 继子女Chinese (Traditional): 繼子女Hindi: सौतेले बच्चेArabic: أبناء الزوج أو الزوجةBengali: সৎসন্তানRussian: пасынки - падчерицы - приемные дети (не по крови)Japanese: 継子Vietnamese: con riêngKorean: 의붓자식Turkish: üvey çocuklarUrdu: سوتیلے بچےIndonesian: anak tiri
Example Sentences
Getting along with stepchildren can be challenging at first.
natural
My stepchildren and I love watching movies together on Sundays.
natural
Lisa is proud of the close bond she has built with her stepchildren.
natural
I have two stepchildren at home.
basic
Her husband’s stepchildren visit every weekend.
basic
Mark treats his stepchildren as his own.
basic