German word

Familienmitglied

Pronunciation

IPA/faˈmiːli̯ənˌmɪtgliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfamily member

Example

Sie fühlt sich als Familienmitglied.

She feels like a family member.

Illustration for Familienmitglied (family member)

More examples

Das älteste Familienmitglied erzählt oft von früher.

The oldest family member often talks about the past.

Core concept

One person standing within a family group as one of its connected parts.

Common phrases

  • das jüngste Familienmitglied

    the youngest family member

  • alle Familienmitglieder

    all family members

Similar words

Angehörige: A family member or close relation mentioned in an official context.
Familienangehörige: A formal term for a family member in official procedures.
Verwandte: A relative connected by blood or marriage.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die zu einer Familie gehört.

Word origin

Familienmitglied combines Familie, meaning 'family', with Mitglied, meaning 'member' and historically referring to a connected part or limb.

Usage tips

  • Familienmitglied is neuter despite referring to a person, so the forms are das Familienmitglied and die Familienmitglieder.

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