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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Eltern
Genitiveder Eltern
Dativeden Eltern
Accusativedie 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.

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