NOUN
Eltern/ˈɛltɐn/parents
Eltern is a German noun that means parents. It is pronounced /ˈɛltɐn/.
Definitions
1.the father and mother of a person; one's parents(family, general)
a.mother and father considered together as the legal or biological guardians
Meine Eltern wohnen in Berlin.—My parents live in Berlin.
b.used in a broader sense for those who raise a child (not necessarily biological)
Die Eltern des Pflegekindes kümmern sich liebevoll um es.—The foster child's parents take loving care of it.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Eltern |
| Genitive | — | der Eltern |
| Dative | — | den Eltern |
| Accusative | — | die Eltern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eltern" mean in English?
- "Eltern" means parents. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eltern"?
- "Eltern" is pronounced /ˈɛltɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Eltern"?
- The plural of "Eltern" is "Eltern".
- What part of speech is "Eltern"?
- "Eltern" is a noun in German.
