father-in-law
/ˈfɑːðər ɪn lɔː/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1516 in the learning path
公公；岳父
Definitions
n. the father of your husband or wife
公公；岳父
Example
My father-in-law helped us repair the garden fence.
我岳父帮我们修好了花园的围栏。
Living with a father-in-law may encourage families to share household expenses and provide care across generations.
与公公或岳父同住，可能促使家人分担家庭开支，并提供代际照料。
Collocations
- future father-in-law
- elderly father-in-law
Usage tip
不是继父；继父是stepfather。
FAQ
- What does father-in-law mean?
- the father of your husband or wife
- How is father-in-law pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɑːðər ɪn lɔː/, US /ˈfɑːðər ɪn lɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
