English–German

“parents” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛltɐn/

Example

Ich besuche morgen meine Eltern.

I am visiting my parents tomorrow.

Illustration for Eltern (parents)

How to say “parents” in German

“Parents” in German is Eltern.

The adult parental pair responsible for a child's upbringing, whether the relationship is biological or legally established.

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

Example sentences with Eltern

Am Abend koche ich mit meinen Eltern.

In the evening, I cook with my parents.

Tips for using Eltern

  • The singular form Elternteil means "parent" and is used when referring to one member of the pair; Eltern itself remains plural.

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