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foundling in German

foundling in German is Findelkind, Findling — foundling means an abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents.

foundling in German

Findelkind
noun
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
Findling
noun
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

What does "foundling" mean?

  1. noun An abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents.
    "The orphanage took in the foundling and raised her as their own."
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foundling in a sentence

  • The orphanage took in the foundling and raised her as their own.

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What is "foundling" in German?

"foundling" in German is Findelkind, Findling. foundling means: An abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents.

How do you use "foundling" in a sentence?

Example: "The orphanage took in the foundling and raised her as their own." In German, "foundling" is Findelkind, Findling.

Are there other ways to say "foundling" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "foundling": Findelkind, Findling.

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