surrogate in German
surrogate in German is Ersatz-, Stellvertreter, Stellvertreterin — surrogate means a person or thing that substitutes for another.
surrogate in German
Ersatz-
A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
Stellvertreter
A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
Stellvertreterin
A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
Ersatz
A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.
Substitut
A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.
Surrogat
(databases) Ellipsis of surrogate key.
Surrogatschlüssel
(databases) Ellipsis of surrogate key.
What does "surrogate" mean?
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noun A person or thing that substitutes for another.
"The therapist acted as a surrogate father figure for the boy."
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noun A woman who carries a pregnancy for another person or couple.
"They found a surrogate through a specialist agency."
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adj Acting as a substitute.
"She became a surrogate mother for her sister's child."
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surrogate in a sentence
- The therapist acted as a surrogate father figure for the boy.
- They found a surrogate through a specialist agency.
- She became a surrogate mother for her sister's child.
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What is "surrogate" in German?
"surrogate" in German is Ersatz-, Stellvertreter, Stellvertreterin. surrogate means: A person or thing that substitutes for another.
How do you use "surrogate" in a sentence?
Example: "The therapist acted as a surrogate father figure for the boy." In German, "surrogate" is Ersatz-, Stellvertreter, Stellvertreterin.
Are there other ways to say "surrogate" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "surrogate": Ersatz-, Stellvertreter, Stellvertreterin, Ersatz, Substitut, Surrogat.
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