How do you use "parent" in a sentence?

Both her parents are teachers. The school sent a letter to all parents. Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world.

parent

Q: What does "parent" mean?

A mother or father; a source or origin of something Parent refers to a mother or father, whether biological or adoptive. 'Parents' is the plural form often used when referring to both. It's also used in compounds: 'parent company' (the main company), 'single parent', 'parental guidance'. As a verb, 'to parent' means to raise a child.

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Significado: A mother or father; a source or origin of something

父母，家长

padre/madre, progenitor

親、両親

부모, 어버이

Parent refers to a mother or father, whether biological or adoptive. 'Parents' is the plural form often used when referring to both. It's also used in compounds: 'parent company' (the main company), 'single parent', 'parental guidance'. As a verb, 'to parent' means to raise a child.

「parent」指父亲或母亲，无论是亲生的还是领养的。「parents」是复数形式，常在指代双亲时使用。它也用于复合词：「parent company」（母公司）、「single parent」（单亲）、「parental guidance」（家长指导）。作为动词，「to parent」表示抚养孩子。

«Parent» se refiere a una madre o padre, ya sea biológico o adoptivo. «Parents» es la forma plural que se usa a menudo cuando se refiere a ambos. También se usa en compuestos: «parent company» (empresa matriz), «single parent», «parental guidance». Como verbo, «to parent» significa criar a un hijo.

「parent」は、生物学的であろうと養子縁組であろうと、母親または父親を指します。「parents」は両方を指すときによく使われる複数形です。複合語でも使われます：「parent company」（親会社）、「single parent」（ひとり親）、「parental guidance」（保護者の指導）。動詞として、「to parent」は子供を育てることを意味します。

parent는 친부모든 양부모든 어머니 또는 아버지를 가리킵니다. 'Parents'는 복수형으로 양쪽 부모를 언급할 때 자주 쓰입니다. 복합어로도 사용됩니다: 'parent company'(모회사), 'single parent'(한부모), 'parental guidance'(보호자 지도). 동사 'to parent'는 아이를 양육하는 것을 의미합니다.

Ejemplos

Both her parents are teachers.
她的父母都是老师。
Sus dos padres son profesores.
彼女の両親は両方とも教師です。
그녀의 부모님은 두 분 다 교사입니다.
The school sent a letter to all parents.
学校给所有家长发了一封信。
El colegio envió una carta a todos los padres.
学校はすべての保護者に手紙を送りました。
학교는 모든 학부모에게 편지를 보냈습니다.
Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world.
做父母是世界上最有意义的工作。
Ser padre/madre es el trabajo más gratificante del mundo.
親になることは世界で最もやりがいのある仕事です。
부모가 되는 것은 세상에서 가장 보람 있는 일입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'parent', from Latin 'parentem' (a father or mother), from 'parere' meaning 'to give birth, to bring forth'. The same Latin verb gives us 'prepare' (make ready to bring forth), 'repair' (bring back), and 'postpartum' (after birth). The gender-neutral term replaced older words like 'sire' and 'dam'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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