English–German
“parents' house” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɛltɐnˌhaʊ̯s/
Example
Am Wochenende fahre ich ins Elternhaus.
At the weekend, I go to my parents' house.
How to say “parents' house” in German
“Parents' house” in German is Elternhaus.
The home that remains a person's family base while adulthood may take them elsewhere.
Example sentences with Elternhaus
Seit dem Studium wohnt er nicht mehr im Elternhaus.
Since starting university, he no longer lives in his parents' house.
Tips for using Elternhaus
- Elternhaus can refer to a childhood home even when the parents no longer live there, so it is not limited to their current residence.