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widowhood in German

widowhood in German is Witwenstand, Witwenschaft, Witwentum — widowhood means the state of having lost a spouse and remaining a widow or widower, or the length of time spent in that state.

widowhood in German

Witwenstand
noun
The state or period of being a widow or widower.
Witwenschaft
noun
The state or period of being a widow or widower.
Witwentum
noun
The state or period of being a widow or widower.
Verwitwung
noun
The state or period of being a widow or widower.

What does "widowhood" mean?

  1. noun The state of having lost a spouse and remaining a widow or widower, or the length of time spent in that state.
    "She found the early months of her widowhood the hardest to bear."
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widowhood in a sentence

  • She found the early months of her widowhood the hardest to bear.
  • After forty years of marriage, he faced widowhood on his own.

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What is "widowhood" in German?
"widowhood" in German is Witwenstand, Witwenschaft, Witwentum. widowhood means: The state of having lost a spouse and remaining a widow or widower, or the length of time spent in that state.
How do you use "widowhood" in a sentence?
Example: "She found the early months of her widowhood the hardest to bear." In German, "widowhood" is Witwenstand, Witwenschaft, Witwentum.
Are there other ways to say "widowhood" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "widowhood": Witwenstand, Witwenschaft, Witwentum, Verwitwung.
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