NOUN
Familie/faˈmiːli̯ə/family; household
Familie is a German noun that means family or household. It is pronounced /faˈmiːli̯ə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Familien".
Definitions
1.group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption(relatives)
a.the basic social unit consisting of parents and children
Meine Familie lebt in Berlin.—My family lives in Berlin.
b.all persons descended from a common ancestor; relatives
Am Sonntag treffen wir uns mit der ganzen Familie.—On Sunday we meet with the whole family.
2.people living together as a unit (not necessarily related)(household)
a.group of people sharing a home
In unserer Familie wohnen auch zwei Cousins.—Two cousins also live in our household.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Familie | die Familien |
| Genitive | der Familie | der Familien |
| Dative | der Familie | den Familien |
| Accusative | die Familie | die Familien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Familie" mean in English?
- "Familie" means family or household. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Familie"?
- "Familie" is pronounced /faˈmiːli̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Familie" der, die, or das?
- "Familie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Familie"?
- The plural of "Familie" is "Familien".
- What part of speech is "Familie"?
- "Familie" is a noun in German.
