die Eltern, pl.
parents · parent
Das sind die Menschen, die ein Kind zur Welt gebracht haben oder für ein Kind sorgen und es erziehen.
The German word „Eltern“ is a plural noun meaning „parents“. It is derived from the singular „Elter“, which is an older form related to the concept of a parent or ancestor.
- Eltern = parents (mother and father together)
- Related singular: Elter (parent)
Similar words:
- Vater (father)
- Mutter (mother)
- Familie (family)
Difference:
- „Eltern“ specifically refers to both parents collectively, whereas „Vater“ and „Mutter“ refer to father and mother individually.
- „Familie“ is broader, encompassing all family members, not just the parents.
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Examples
Seine Eltern wohnen in Berlin.noun
His parents live in Berlin.
Die Eltern gehen heute ins Kino.noun
The parents are going to the cinema today.
Eltern lieben ihre Kinder.noun
Parents love their children.
Meine Eltern kochten gestern Suppe.noun
My parents cooked soup yesterday.
Ich schreibe meinen Eltern einen Brief.noun
I am writing a letter to my parents.
Kommen eure Eltern zum Fest?noun
Are your parents coming to the party?
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