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German Phrase

Sind deine Eltern noch zusammen?

/zɪnt ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈɛltɐn nɔx tsuˈzamən/
Meaning"Are your parents still together?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to ask about the current relationship status of the listener's parents. It specifically seeks to know if they are still a couple or if they have separated or divorced. The inclusion of 'noch' (still) implies a continuation of their previous status.

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When to use

This is a personal question best used in informal contexts with friends or people you know well. It is often triggered by a conversation about family, childhood, or living arrangements.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SinddeineElternnochzusammen

1

Sind

The third-person plural form of 'sein' (to be), used here because 'Eltern' (parents) is always plural in German.

2

deine

The possessive pronoun for 'your' (informal singular), ending in '-e' to agree with the plural noun 'Eltern'.

3

noch

A particle meaning 'still', used to express that a situation has not changed.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich besuche dieses Wochenende meine Mutter in Hamburg.

I am visiting my mother in Hamburg this weekend.

Ach so, sind deine Eltern noch zusammen?

Oh, I see, are your parents still together?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Bist deine Eltern noch zusammen?

    'Eltern' is plural, so you must use the plural verb form 'sind' instead of the singular 'bist'.

  • Sind deine Eltern noch gemeinsam?

    Use 'zusammen' to refer to a romantic relationship status; 'gemeinsam' usually refers to doing an activity together.

↔Alternatives

  • Sind deine Eltern verheiratet?

    Are your parents married?

  • Leben deine Eltern noch zusammen?

    Do your parents still live together?

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Cultural Tip

Germans value privacy, so asking about divorce or separation can be sensitive. It is generally safer to ask 'Was machen deine Eltern?' and let them volunteer information about their relationship status. However, among younger generations, these topics are discussed more openly.