kinderlos
Definition
Kinderlos means childless or without children. It describes individuals or couples who do not have any biological or adopted children.
Analogy
Picture kinderlos as having an empty nest without any baby birds. Just like some trees don't bear fruit, some people choose not to have kids but still lead fulfilling lives.
Related terms
die Familienplanung: This term refers to family planning, which involves making decisions about when and if to have children.
das Einzelkind: This term refers to an only child, someone who doesn't have any siblings.
die Kinderlosigkeit: This term refers to the state of being childless or not having children.
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