Translation of German word "Erwachsene" to English
derErwachsene
/ɛʁvaxsnə/
Meaning
NounNominalized adjective meaning 'adult / grown-up person'.
How to use
Erwachsene ('adult') is a nominalized adjective: ein Erwachsener (an adult man), eine Erwachsene (an adult woman), plural: die Erwachsenen (adults).
🇬🇧 English
adult / grown-up
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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- für Erwachsene— for adults
- Erwachsene und Kinder— adults and children
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The German word "der Erwachsene" is defined as: "Nominalized adjective meaning 'adult / grown-up person'."
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The German word "der Erwachsene" means "adult / grown-up" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Erwachsenen sind sehr intelligent." (which translates as "The adults are very intelligent.").
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