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Eltern

"Eltern" means "parents" in German. It is number 593 on the frequency list, in A2 (noun).

Meaning

parents

IPA

/ˈɛltərn/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Wir sind Eltern.
  We're parents.
  Tatoeba: Yorwba / CK
• Sie sind Eltern.
  They are parents.
  Tatoeba: maaster / maaster
• Meine Eltern schlafen.
  My parents are sleeping.
  Tatoeba: Rovo / araneo

Learned together

In the course, "Eltern" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

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