Eltern
parents
Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛltɐn/
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Cultural Note
Eltern is a plural-only noun in German — there is no singular form. German parents are legally required to give their child a name that clearly indicates gender, and both parents share legal custody (Sorgerecht) by default.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Eltern leben in Berlin.
My parents live in Berlin.
Die Eltern sind stolz auf ihre Kinder.
The parents are proud of their children.
Wir besuchen unsere Eltern am Wochenende.
We visit our parents on the weekend.