# Pflegeeltern

Pflegeeltern is a German noun meaning “foster parents”.

## Meanings

1. _plural · plural only_ foster parents

## Examples

- Tom ist bei Pflegeeltern groß geworden. — Tom grew up in foster care.
- Er wurde von Pflegeeltern erzogen. — He was brought up by foster parents.

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