daddy issues in German
daddy issues in German is Vaterkomplex — daddy issues means emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.
daddy issues in German
Vaterkomplex
(informal) A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.
What does "daddy issues" mean?
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noun Emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.
"He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy."
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noun Used dismissively of someone's behaviour, implying that it stems from wanting a father's approval or attention. Usually derogatory.
"Calling every strong opinion 'daddy issues' shuts down the conversation."
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daddy issues in a sentence
- He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy.
- The film reads as one long study in daddy issues.
- Calling every strong opinion 'daddy issues' shuts down the conversation.
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What is "daddy issues" in German?
"daddy issues" in German is Vaterkomplex. daddy issues means: Emotional difficulties, especially in relationships, that are attributed to a troubled, distant or absent relationship with one's father.
How do you use "daddy issues" in a sentence?
Example: "He talks about his daddy issues quite openly in therapy." In German, "daddy issues" is Vaterkomplex.
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