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adult in German

adult in German is erwachsen, Erwachsener, für Erwachsene — adult means a person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.

adult in German

erwachsen
adj
Fully grown.
Erwachsener
adj
Fully grown.
für Erwachsene
adj
Erwachsener
noun
An animal that is full-grown.
Erwachsene
noun
An animal that is full-grown.
erwachsen
noun
An animal that is full-grown.

What does "adult" mean?

  1. noun A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
    "Only adults are permitted to sign the lease."
  2. adj Fully grown, or intended for grown-ups rather than children.
    "The film contains adult themes not suitable for children."
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adult in a sentence

  • Only adults are permitted to sign the lease.
  • As an adult, she finally understood her parents' decisions.
  • The film contains adult themes not suitable for children.
  • An adult elephant can weigh several tonnes.

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What is "adult" in German?

"adult" in German is erwachsen, Erwachsener, für Erwachsene. adult means: A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.

How do you use "adult" in a sentence?

Example: "Only adults are permitted to sign the lease." In German, "adult" is erwachsen, Erwachsener, für Erwachsene.

Are there other ways to say "adult" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "adult": erwachsen, Erwachsener, für Erwachsene, Erwachsene.

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