German · Family & People
Tochter
Daughter
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female child.
Example
Seine Tochter studiert Medizin.
His daughter studies medicine.
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German 'dohter', the term 'Tochter' shares roots with the Proto-Germanic '*dahtēr' and the Proto-Indo-European '*(d)okʲtēr', meaning daughter.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tochter' is used in both informal and formal contexts in spoken and written German. It remains consistent across German-speaking regions, often used in family discussions or when referring to lineage.