Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

Eltern

Translation (Übersetzung) parents
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈɛltɐn/
A1
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Tags (Tags)
A1 basic vocabulary everyday life family plural-noun
Eltern is a plural-only noun in German, meaning it has no singular form. It always refers to both parents together. The word is neuter in gender (das Elternpaar) but the plural form Eltern is used without an article in many contexts. It's one of the most fundamental family vocabulary words in German.

Eltern - German Nouns - Eltern Meaning - Eltern Translation - Eltern Nouns Examples

Eltern is a German Nouns

Learn Eltern meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Eltern is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Eltern Examples (Beispiele) in English

Eltern examples with English translations. See how to use Eltern in sentences. Eltern example sentences in English below.

Meine Eltern wohnen in Berlin.
My parents live in Berlin.
Family description
Die Eltern helfen ihren Kindern bei den Hausaufgaben.
The parents help their children with homework.
Parental support
Eltern haben viele Verantwortungen.
Parents have many responsibilities.
General statement about parenting
Wir besuchen unsere Eltern am Wochenende.
We visit our parents on the weekend.
Family visits
Die Eltern des Kindes waren sehr besorgt.
The child's parents were very worried.
Expressing concern

Eltern Word Family - Eltern Related Words - Eltern Family Members

Eltern Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Eltern word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Eltern family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Eltern related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Elternhaus
Meaning: parental home
Example: Sie wohnt noch im Elternhaus.
Noun
Elternabend
Meaning: parents' evening
Example: Der Elternabend findet nächste Woche statt.
Noun
Elternzeit
Meaning: parental leave
Example: Sie nimmt Elternzeit, um sich um ihr Baby zu kümmern.
Noun
Singular Form (Singularform)
Elternteil
Meaning: parent (singular)
Example: Ein Elternteil muss anwesend sein.
Noun

Eltern Usage - Eltern Collocations - Eltern Idioms - Eltern Synonyms - Eltern Antonyms

Eltern Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Eltern in context. Discover Eltern collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Eltern usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Eltern Collocations (Kollokationen)

Eltern collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Eltern word combinations and how to use Eltern with other words naturally.

meine Eltern
my parents
High frequency
Elternhaus
parental home
Medium frequency
Elternabend
parents' evening
Medium frequency
Elternzeit
parental leave
Medium frequency
Elternteil
parent (singular)
Medium frequency
stolze Eltern
proud parents
Low frequency
Eltern werden
to become parents
Medium frequency
bei den Eltern wohnen
to live with parents
Medium frequency
Eltern-Kind-Beziehung
parent-child relationship
Medium frequency
alleinerziehende Eltern
single parents
Medium frequency

Eltern Idioms (Redewendungen)

Eltern idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Eltern with meanings and explanations. Master Eltern expressions used in everyday German.

Wie die Eltern, so die Kinder
Like father, like son
Children often resemble their parents in behavior or appearance
Eltern sein dagegen sehr
Being a parent is something else entirely
Expresses that parenting is particularly challenging or significant
Aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn der Eltern
Out of sight, out of mind for parents
Parents worry less when children are not present

Eltern Synonyms (Synonyme)

Eltern synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Eltern and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Eltern similar words and their usage.

Mutter und Vater
Meaning: mother and father
High similarity
Erziehungsberechtigte
Meaning: legal guardians
Medium similarity
Familienoberhäupter
Meaning: heads of family
Low similarity
Elterngeneration
Meaning: parent generation
Low similarity

Eltern Antonyms (Antonyme)

Eltern antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Eltern. Discover Eltern opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Kinder
Meaning: children
Enkelkinder
Meaning: grandchildren
Waisen
Meaning: orphans

Eltern Semantically Related Words - Eltern Contextually Related Words - Eltern Thematically Related Words

Eltern Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Eltern semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Eltern. Explore Eltern related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Eltern contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Familie Mutter Vater Kind Tochter Sohn Großeltern Geschwister Verwandte Erziehung

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