den Eltern gehorchen
obeying parents
The German phrase 'den Eltern gehorchen' translates to 'obeying parents' in English. This phrase is used to express the act of following the instructions or rules set by one's parents. It is a common expression in both languages, emphasizing the importance of respect and obedience towards parents.
Example sentences using: den Eltern gehorchen
Du solltest immer den Eltern gehorchen.
You should always obey your parents.
This is an imperative sentence suggesting that one should always obey their parents. It uses the modal verb 'solltest' (should) to express an advice or recommendation.
Den Eltern gehorchen ist das erste Gebot für Kinder.
Obeying parents is the first commandment for children.
This sentence is an assertion stating an ethical or moral value commonly held in traditional societies; that children should obey their parents. It uses the phrase 'das erste Gebot' to mean 'the first commandment' in a metaphorical sense.
Kinder, die den Eltern gehorchen, werden oft gelobt.
Children who obey their parents are often praised.
This is a declarative sentence stating a common effect of children's obedience to their parents, which is earning praise. It uses the relative pronoun 'die' (who) to refer to the children that obey their parents.