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parents

родители

Meaning of parents

mother and father

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EN-UK/ˈpeərənts/
EN-US/ˈpɛrənts/
parents
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parents with Russian translation

parents usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

My parents helped me move into my new flat.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Do your parents need a copy of the invitation?

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parents belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

parentsEltern
familyFamilie
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder
grandparentsGroßeltern

parents synonyms

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single parent
a parent who raises a child without a partner
guardians
legal guardians who may be parents or other appointed caretakers
parenthood
the state or experience of being a parent (an abstract noun)
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🇬🇧en

a parent who raises a child without a partner

A2Often

She is a single parent with two children.

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guardians

legal guardians who may be parents or other appointed caretakers

A2Rarely

The guardians signed the school forms.

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parenthood

the state or experience of being a parent (an abstract noun)

A2Rarely

Parenthood changes your priorities.

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parents meaning: what does it mean?

mother and father

parents pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

parents is pronounced as /ˈpeərənts/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

parents definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My parents helped me move into my new flat. Translation: Мои родители помогли мне переехать в новую квартиру.

Is parents part of Family Members vocabulary?

Yes, parents (родители) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is parents part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, parents (родители) 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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