English–German

“relative” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌhøːʁɪgə/

Example

Die Angehörigen warteten im Flur.

The relatives waited in the hallway.

Illustration for Angehörige (relative)

How to say “relative” in German

“Relative” in German is Angehörige.

People who belong closely to a central person, including family members and other recognized relations.

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

Example sentences with Angehörige

Die Ärztin sprach kurz mit den Angehörigen.

The doctor spoke briefly with the relatives.

Tips for using Angehörige

  • Angehörige is commonly plural, while a singular person is der Angehörige or die Angehörige, with adjective-like endings.

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