elterlichen
Translation
parental, parent's
Examples
Er wohnt im elterlichen Haus.
He lives in his parents' house.
Sie folgt dem elterlichen Rat.
She follows her parents' advice.
Grammar Patterns
((declined adjective)) + ((Noun)) parental ... She appreciates the parental support.
Similar Words
Synonyms: väterlich (paternal), mütterlich (maternal)
Etymology
Derived from 'Eltern' (parents) with the suffix '-lich', which forms adjectives, like '-ly' or '-al' in English.
Memory Tips
Connect 'elterlich' to 'Eltern'. Anything related to parents can be described as 'elterlich'.