English–German

“family” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/faˈmiːli̯ə/

Example

Meine Familie kommt morgen.

My family is coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Familie (family)

How to say “family” in German

“Family” in German is Familie.

The people regarded as one connected family unit, from parents and children to other close relatives.

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

Example sentences with Familie

Am Abend esse ich mit meiner Familie.

In the evening, I have a meal with my family.

Tips for using Familie

  • Familie is grammatically singular even when it includes many people, so Meine Familie kommt uses the singular verb kommt.

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