Translation of German word "Familie" to English
dieFamilie
Meaning
NounA group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; in particular, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.
How to use
The feminine noun Familie ('family') declines regularly (plural Familien). The related adjective is familiär (family-like / informal).
🇬🇧 English
Family
Example
Der kulturelle Kampf dient dem Überleben der Familienwerte gegen alle Arten atheistischer Amoralität.
The cultural struggle serves the survival of family values against all kinds of atheistic amorality.
Wir müssen die Familieneinheit bewahren, wenn wir die Zivilisation retten wollen!
We must preserve the family unit if we want to save civilization!
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Common phrases
- große Familie— large family
- Familie gründen— to start a family
- im Kreis der Familie— in the family circle
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What is the definition of the German word "die Familie"?▼
The German word "die Familie" is defined as: "A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; in particular, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family."
What does the German word "die Familie" mean?▼
The German word "die Familie" means "Family" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Familie"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Beispielsatz für Familie." (which translates as "Example sentence for Familie.").
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