der Elternteil
Translation
parent (one of two)
Examples
Jeder Elternteil muss dem zustimmen.
Each parent must agree to it.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) parent (one of two) Jeder Elternteil muss dem zustimmen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erziehungsberechtigter (legal guardian); Antonyms: Kind (child)
Etymology
A compound of 'Eltern' (parents) and 'Teil' (part). Literally, 'a part of the parents', meaning one parent.
Memory Tips
'Eltern' is plural for 'parents'. A 'part' ('Teil') of the 'Eltern' is one 'Elternteil'.