English–German

“homey” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/famiˈli̯ɛːɐ̯/

Example

In diesem Haus herrscht eine familiäre Atmosphäre.

This house has a homey atmosphere.

Illustration for familiär (homey)

How to say “homey” in German

“Homey” in German is familiär.

A room or relationship feels like part of a trusted family circle, with relaxed closeness rather than formality.

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

Example sentences with familiär

Beim Sonntagsessen spürte man familiäre Werte, die von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wurden.

At Sunday dinner, one could sense homey values that had been passed down from generation to generation.

Tips for using familiär

  • German familiär usually means family-like or intimate, while English familiar often means already known.

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