own son

language: de

definitions

  1. A male child who is the biological or legal offspring of a specific parent, often used to emphasize the directness, intimacy, or intensity of the relationship.
    de: Eigener Sohn
  2. A person who is treated with the same level of care, affection, or responsibility as if they were one's biological male child.
    de: Wie ein eigener Sohn

examples

  1. He was willing to sacrifice everything, even his own son, for the cause.

    Er war bereit, alles zu opfern, sogar seinen eigenen Sohn, für die Sache.

  2. The mentor treated the young apprentice as if he were his own son.

    Der Mentor behandelte den jungen Lehrling wie seinen eigenen Sohn.