German word

Erwachsene

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈvaksn̩ə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)adults

Example

Die Erwachsenen warten draußen.

The adults are waiting outside.

Illustration for Erwachsene (adults)

More examples

Der Eintritt ist nur für Erwachsene.

Admission is for adults only.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Ticket für Erwachsene

    ticket for adults

  • Eintritt für Erwachsene

    admission for adults

  • Nur für Erwachsene

    for adults only

Similar words

Erwachsener: A fully grown person who manages life independently rather than being cared for as a child.
Volljährige: People legally recognized as adults, with the right to vote and enter contracts.

Definition in German

Erwachsene bezeichnet Personen, die kein Kind mehr sind und Verantwortung für ihr Handeln tragen.

Word origin

Erwachsene is a substantivized form of erwachsen, which developed from Germanic wachsen, meaning to grow, with the prefix er-.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Kinderchildrennoun

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