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How do you say "uncle" in German?
der Onkel
In German, "uncle" is der Onkel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ON-kel', stress on the first syllable, almost identical to the English word 'uncle'.
Grammar notes
der Onkel is masculine. Plural: der Onkel.
Example sentence
Mein Onkel hat mir das Angeln beigebracht.
My uncle taught me how to fish.
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How to remember der Onkel
This word is nearly the same as English 'uncle', so the two practically teach each other.
Related words
- grandfather der Großvater
- grandmother die Großmutter
- aunt die Tante
- nephew der Neffe
- niece die Nichte
- cousin der Cousin
- stepfather der Stiefvater
- stepmother die Stiefmutter
- godfather der Pate
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Questions about der Onkel
How do you say "uncle" in German?
In German, "uncle" is der Onkel. It is a noun.
Is der Onkel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Onkel is masculine. Plural: der Onkel.
How is der Onkel used in a sentence?
Use der Onkel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Onkel hat mir das Angeln beigebracht. (My uncle taught me how to fish.).
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