Translation of German word "Erwachsene" to English
derErwachsene
/ɛʁvaxsnə/
Meaning
Verbthird-person singular simple present indicative of adult.
How to use
The noun Erwachsene ('adult / grown-up') is a nominalized adjective and declines like an adjective. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, which is a major error. Singular: ein Erwachsener (an adult male), eine Erwachsene (an adult female). Plural: die Erwachsenen (in dative: den Erwachsenen).
🇬🇧 English
adults
Example
Die Erwachsenen sind sehr intelligent.
The adults are very intelligent.
Er stellte die Erwachsenen vorsichtig auf das Regal.
He carefully placed the adults on the shelf.
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Common phrases
- nur für Erwachsene— for adults only
- erwachsen sein— to be grown up / adult (related adjective)
- zwei Erwachsene— two adults (adjectival plural form)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Erwachsene"?▼
The German word "der Erwachsene" is defined as: "third-person singular simple present indicative of adult."
What does the German word "der Erwachsene" mean?▼
The German word "der Erwachsene" means "adults" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Erwachsenen sind sehr freundlich." (which translates as "The adults are very intelligent.").
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