prodigal son in German

prodigal son in German is Heimkehrer, Zurückkehrer, verlorener Sohn.

prodigal son in German

Heimkehrer

noun

Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behavior.

Zurückkehrer

noun

Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behavior.

verlorener Sohn

noun

Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behavior.

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