NOUN

derElternteil/ˈɛltɐnˌtaɪ̯l/parent; one parent

Elternteil is a German noun that means parent or one parent. It is pronounced /ˈɛltɐnˌtaɪ̯l/.

Definitions

1.either the mother or the father of a child(family)

a.mother or father as an individual member of a pair of parents

Jeder Elternteil muss das Formular unterschreiben.—Each parent must sign the form.

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Elternteile
Genitive—der Elternteile
Dative—den Elternteilen
Accusative—die Elternteile

Frequently asked questions

What does "Elternteil" mean in English?
"Elternteil" means parent or one parent. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Elternteil"?
"Elternteil" is pronounced /ˈɛltɐnˌtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Elternteil"?
The plural of "Elternteil" is "Elternteile".
What part of speech is "Elternteil"?
"Elternteil" is a noun in German.

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