Onkel
uncle
parent’s brother
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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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Onkel translation: uncle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Onkel
[ˈʔɔŋkl̩]
Onkel translation
uncle
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.
Is Onkel part of Family Members vocabulary?
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Is Onkel part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
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