der Erwachsene

Plural: die Erwachsenen
Based on: erwachsen
Goethe A1 Noun #719 Noun
1.

the adult person

Opposite: Kind
(Gets all the beautiful adjective endings depending on gender and case.)
Examples
  • Der junge Erwachsene wohnt noch bei seinen Eltern.
  • The young adult still lives with his parents.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Erwachsene' have?

Erwachsene has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the adult person.

What is the gender of 'Erwachsene'?

der

What is the plural of 'Erwachsene'?

die Erwachsenen

What is 'Erwachsene' related to?

The word 'Erwachsene' is related to erwachsen.

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Word of the Day – “wachsen”
A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.
Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen
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