How is the word Onkel translated from German to English

English translation
uncle
noun

Bruder der Mutter oder des Vaters.

The brother of your mother or father.

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  • Mein Onkel hat eine Werkstatt. — My uncle has a workshop.

  • Der Onkel holt uns vom Bahnhof ab. — Our uncle is picking us up from the station.

  • Ich habe zwei Onkel und eine Tante. — I have two uncles and one aunt.

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