This is the 3188th most frequent German word.
elternteil
"Elternteil" means "parent."
In this sentence, 'Elternteil' is used to denote a single parent as part of the family unit.
Ein Elternteil nimmt oft eine wichtige Rolle im Familienleben ein.
A parent often plays an important role in family life.
Here, 'Elternteil' refers to one parent out of possibly two who could have attended.
Bei der Schulveranstaltung war nur ein Elternteil des Schülers anwesend.
At the school event, only one parent of the student was present.
In this usage, 'Elternteil' signifies an individual parent emphasizing their responsibility.