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parenthoodthe state of being a parent; the experiences and responsibilities of raising children

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being a parent; the experiences and responsibilities of raising children

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperəntˌhʊd/

Korean meaning: 부모가 되는 것, 부모임; 아이를 기르는 경험과 책임

Korean pronunciation: 페-런트-후드 (강세: 페)

Example Sentences

  • They thought parenthood would be like a romantic movie, but it turned out more like a zombie apocalypse survival guide.
  • Parenthood taught him that sleeping through the night is a luxury, not a basic human right.
  • The transition to parenthood requires emotional maturity and financial stability.

parenthood

NOUN

//ˈperəntˌhʊd//

the state of being a parent; the experiences and responsibilities of raising children

parenthood concept
💡 Concept

The joys and challenges of parenthood

parenthood rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From childhood memories in this neighborhood to parenthood's journey

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈperəntˌhʊd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpeərəntˌhʊd/

🌳Etymology

Rootparent
Suffix--hood

Origin

parent(부모)와 -hood(상태, 지위를 나타내는 접미사)가 결합된 단어입니다. childhood(어린 시절), brotherhood(형제애)와 같은 구조로, '부모인 상태'를 의미합니다.

🎵Rhyme

childhoodneighborhoodbrotherhood
childhood
neighborhood
brotherhood

🔗Collocations

early parenthood
single parenthood
prepare for parenthood
joys of parenthood
challenges of parenthood
responsible parenthood
transition to parenthood

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

They thought parenthood would be like a romantic movie, but it turned out more like a zombie apocalypse survival guide.

😄 Fun example

Parenthood taught him that sleeping through the night is a luxury, not a basic human right.

The transition to parenthood requires emotional maturity and financial stability.

Many couples attend classes to prepare for parenthood.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

parentingchild-rearingfatherhoodmotherhood

Antonyms

childlessnesssingleness

Related

familyupbringingnurturingguardianoffspring

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