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Patchwork-Familie
/ˈpɛtʃvɜːk faˈmiːliə/
Blended family
When to use it
Modern, neutral German term for a family with step-parents and step-siblings. Increasingly common.
In conversation
—Wir sind eine Patchwork-Familie mit fünf Kindern.
“—We're a blended family with five kids.”