NOUN

derErwachsener/ɛɐ̯ˈvaksənɐ/adult; grown-up

Erwachsener is a German noun that means adult or grown-up. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaksənɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.an adult human being; someone who is no longer a child or adolescent(person)

a.male adult

Ein Erwachsener muss oft viele Entscheidungen treffen.—An adult often has to make many decisions.

b.female adult

Als Erwachsene übernimmt sie Verantwortung für ihre Familie.—As an adult woman, she takes responsibility for her family.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erwachsener" mean in English?
"Erwachsener" means adult or grown-up. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erwachsener"?
"Erwachsener" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaksənɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erwachsener" der, die, or das?
"Erwachsener" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Erwachsener"?
"Erwachsener" is a noun in German.

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