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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Onkeldie Onkel
Genitivedes Onkelsder Onkel
Dativedem Onkelden Onkeln
Accusativeden Onkeldie 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.

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