der Onkel
Translation
uncle
Examples
Mein Onkel wohnt in Berlin.
My uncle lives in Berlin.
Ich besuche meinen Onkel am Wochenende.
I'm visiting my uncle on the weekend.
Grammar Patterns
der Onkel (as subject) the brother of one's father or mother Mein Onkel ist sehr nett.
Similar Words
Großonkel (great-uncle)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'oheim' (mother's brother), related to Latin 'avunculus' (maternal uncle).
Memory Tips
It sounds very close to the English 'uncle'. Just swap the 'u' sound for an 'o' sound.