NOUN
Onkel/ˈɔŋkl̩/uncle
Onkel is a German noun that means uncle. It is pronounced /ˈɔŋkl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Onkel".
Definitions
1.the brother of one's father or mother; uncle(family)
a.father's or mother's brother
Mein Onkel kommt am Wochenende zu Besuch.—My uncle is coming to visit this weekend.
b.husband of one's aunt
Der Ehemann meiner Tante ist auch mein Onkel.—My aunt's husband is also my uncle.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Onkel | die Onkel |
| Genitive | des Onkels | der Onkel |
| Dative | dem Onkel | den Onkeln |
| Accusative | den Onkel | die Onkel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Onkel" mean in English?
- "Onkel" means uncle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Onkel"?
- "Onkel" is pronounced /ˈɔŋkl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Onkel" der, die, or das?
- "Onkel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Onkel"?
- The plural of "Onkel" is "Onkel".
- What part of speech is "Onkel"?
- "Onkel" is a noun in German.
