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“adult” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈvaksn̩/

Example

Er ist ein erwachsener Mann.

He is a grown man.

Illustration for erwachsen (adult)

How to say “adult” in German

“Adult” in German is erwachsen.

Someone no longer dependent like a child, with physical development and the judgment needed for independent life.

Full entry for erwachsen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erwachsen

Mit 30 habe ich mich plötzlich erwachsen gefühlt.

At 30, I suddenly felt like an adult.

Tips for using erwachsen

  • The noun for an adult is der Erwachsene or die Erwachsene, with a capital E because it is a substantivized adjective.

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