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“adults” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈvaksn̩ə/

Example

Die Erwachsenen warten draußen.

The adults are waiting outside.

Illustration for Erwachsene (adults)

How to say “adults” in German

“Adults” in German is Erwachsene.

A group of fully grown people handling life independently rather than being cared for as children.

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

Example sentences with Erwachsene

Der Eintritt ist nur für Erwachsene.

Admission is for adults only.

Tips for using Erwachsene

  • As a substantivized adjective, the ending changes by case, as in ein Erwachsener and mit einem Erwachsenen.

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