Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Familie

Translation (Übersetzung) family
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[faˈmiːli̯ə]/
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A1 basic vocabulary everyday German nouns personal life
Familie is a feminine noun (die Familie). It is one of the most fundamental words in German, essential for basic communication about personal life. The word is of Latin origin (familia) and entered German via French. In German, it typically refers to the nuclear family but can extend to relatives. Unlike English, it is not commonly used for taxonomic groups in biology (where 'Familie' is used in scientific contexts).

Familie - German Nouns - Familie Meaning - Familie Translation - Familie Nouns Examples

Familie is a German Nouns

Learn Familie meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Familie is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Familie Examples (Beispiele) in English

Familie examples with English translations. See how to use Familie in sentences. Familie example sentences in English below.

Meine Familie wohnt in Berlin.
My family lives in Berlin.
Describing family location.
Die Familie isst zusammen zu Abend.
The family eats dinner together.
Daily family activity.
Er kommt aus einer großen Familie.
He comes from a large family.
Describing family size.
Familie ist mir sehr wichtig.
Family is very important to me.
Expressing personal values.
Wir feiern Weihnachten mit der ganzen Familie.
We celebrate Christmas with the whole family.
Family gatherings.

Familie Word Family - Familie Related Words - Familie Family Members

Familie Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Familie word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Familie family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Familie related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Nomen)
Familienvater
Meaning: father of the family
Example: Der Familienvater arbeitet hart.
Noun
Familienmutter
Meaning: mother of the family
Example: Die Familienmutter kümmert sich um die Kinder.
Noun
Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
familiär
Meaning: familial/family-related
Example: Die Atmosphäre war sehr familiär.
Adjective

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Familie Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Familie Collocations (Kollokationen)

Familie collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Familie word combinations and how to use Familie with other words naturally.

meine Familie
my family
High frequency
Familie und Freunde
family and friends
High frequency
Familie gründen
to start a family
High frequency
Familienmitglied
family member
High frequency
Familienname
family name/surname
High frequency
Familienfeier
family celebration
Medium frequency
Familienunternehmen
family business
Medium frequency
Familienstand
marital status
Medium frequency
Familienzusammenführung
family reunification
Low frequency
Familienplanung
family planning
Low frequency

Familie Idioms (Redewendungen)

Familie idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Familie with meanings and explanations. Master Familie expressions used in everyday German.

Wie geht es der Familie?
How is the family?
A common polite inquiry about someone's family well-being.
Familie ist das Wichtigste.
Family is the most important thing.
Expresses the high value placed on family.
In der Familie bleiben.
To stay within the family.
Often used regarding inheritance or keeping matters private.
Eine große Familie haben.
To have a large family.
Refers to having many children or extended family.
Wie eine Familie.
Like a family.
Used to describe a close-knit group, e.g., at work.

Familie Synonyms (Synonyme)

Familie synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Familie and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Familie similar words and their usage.

Sippe
Meaning: clan/kin
Medium similarity
Haushalt
Meaning: household
Low similarity
Verwandtschaft
Meaning: relatives/kin
Medium similarity
Angehörige
Meaning: dependents/relatives
Low similarity
Klan
Meaning: clan
Low similarity

Familie Antonyms (Antonyme)

Familie antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Familie. Discover Familie opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Fremde
Meaning: strangers
Einzelgänger
Meaning: loner
Feinde
Meaning: enemies

Familie Semantically Related Words - Familie Contextually Related Words - Familie Thematically Related Words

Familie Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Familie semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Familie. Explore Familie related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Familie contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Mutter Vater Kind Bruder Schwester Großeltern Onkel Tante Cousin Cousine

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