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“clan” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/klaːn/

Example

Ein Klan lebt seit Generationen in diesem Dorf.

A clan has lived in this village for generations.

Illustration for Klan (clan)

How to say “clan” in German

“Clan” in German is Klan.

A tightly bonded group whose members act as one unit, like an extended family with a shared identity.

Full entry for Klan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Klan

Der Klan hielt seinen eigenen Ritus ab.

The clan held its own ritual.

Tips for using Klan

  • Klan is masculine, so the forms are der Klan, den Klan, and die Klans; it is broader and more group-focused than Familie.

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