Onkel - translation, pronunciation and examples
uncle
parent’s brother
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A diminutive, affectionate, somewhat childish form for uncle; often sounds soft or playful.
Specifies that the uncle is the father’s brother; used when distinguishing the paternal side.
Specifies that the uncle is the mother’s brother; used when distinguishing the maternal side.
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What's the difference between Onkel / väterlicher Onkel / mütterlicher Onkel
A diminutive, affectionate, somewhat childish form for uncle; often sounds soft or playful.
Die Kinder liefen zu ihrem Onkelchen und umarmten ihn.
Дети подбежали к своему дядюшке и обняли его.
Specifies that the uncle is the father’s brother; used when distinguishing the paternal side.
Mein väterlicher Onkel wohnt in Hamburg.
Мой дядя по отцовской линии живёт в Гамбурге.
Specifies that the uncle is the mother’s brother; used when distinguishing the maternal side.
Mein mütterlicher Onkel besucht uns am Wochenende.
Мой дядя по материнской линии навещает нас на выходных.
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How to pronounce Onkel and what this word means
Onkel translation: uncle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Onkel
[ˈʔɔŋkl̩]
Onkel translation
uncle
Onkel examples
Mein Onkel arbeitet als Lehrer.
Onkel transcription
[ˈʔɔŋkl̩]
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Onkel meaning: what does it mean?
Bruder eines Elternteils
Onkel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Onkel is pronounced as [ˈʔɔŋkl̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Onkel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Onkel arbeitet als Lehrer. Translation: Мой дядя работает учителем.
Is Onkel part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, Onkel (uncle) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Onkel part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Onkel (uncle) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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