German word

familiär

Pronunciation

IPA/famiˈli̯ɛːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivehomey

Example

In diesem Haus herrscht eine familiäre Atmosphäre.

This house has a homey atmosphere.

Illustration for familiär (homey)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • familiäre Werte

    homey values

  • familiäres Essen

    home-style food

  • familiäre Feiern

    homey celebrations

Similar words

vertraut: Known and comfortable enough to allow relaxed, trusting conversation.
gemütlich: Invitingly comfortable and relaxing, like a pleasant living space.
häuslich: Related to domestic life, household tasks, or running a home.
wohnlich: Made comfortable and livable through thoughtful furnishing and arrangement.

Definition in German

Für Atmosphäre, Verhältnisse oder Beziehungen gebraucht, die vertraut, heimisch oder eng verbunden wirken.

Word origin

German familiär comes from Latin familiaris, meaning 'belonging to the household', through French familier.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • closeadjective
  • familiaradjective

Opposites

  • distanziertdistantadjective
  • unpersönlichimpersonaladjective

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