die Eltern
Meaning and Usage
"Die Eltern" is the German word for "parents." It refers to the mother and father or guardians of a person or the collective group of parents in a community.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Eltern" is a plural noun with no apparent prefix or suffix. It originated from the Old High German word "eltrun," which has the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Eltern" is similar in meaning to the English word "parents." Both words refer to the mother and father of a person or guardians.
Cultural Context
The concept of family, including the role of parents, is significant in German culture. Family values and the relationship with parents hold great importance in the German society.
Example Sentences
- Meine Eltern kommen morgen zu Besuch. (My parents are coming to visit tomorrow.)
- Die Eltern-Kind-Beziehung ist sehr wichtig. (The parent-child relationship is very important.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Eltern" with the English word "parents" and practice using it in various sentences to reinforce memory.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Mutter (fem.) - mother
- der Vater (masc.) - father
- die Kinder (pl.) - children
- die Familie (fem.) - family
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Eltern
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A (die Eltern is a noun)