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NounA1
die Familie
/faˈmiːli̯ə/
family
Noun Details
- Gender
- die (feminine)
- Plural
- die Familien
Usage Note
Family is very important in German culture. It's common to visit extended family on Sundays ('Sonntagsessen' — Sunday lunch together).
Example Sentences
Meine Familie ist groß.
My family is big.
Die Familie wohnt in Köln.
The family lives in Cologne.