English–German

“uncle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔŋkl̩/

Example

Mein Onkel kommt morgen.

My uncle is coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Onkel (uncle)

How to say “uncle” in German

“Uncle” in German is Onkel.

A familiar male figure in the family generation above the speaker, connected through a parent.

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

Example sentences with Onkel

Sein Onkel gab ihm wertvolle Ratschläge.

His uncle gave him valuable advice.

Tips for using Onkel

  • Onkel is masculine, and its plural is also Onkel, so the article distinguishes der Onkel from die Onkel.

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