Translation
the parents
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Word origin
Originally the comparative of alt ('old'), so literally 'the elder ones'; cognate with English elder.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- eltiron
- English cognates
- elder
Grammar
Examples
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My parents live in Munich.
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The parents were very proud of her.
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I told my parents everything.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 8: Words 361-370.