Family in German
"Family" is a German lesson for A1 level. Family members and relatives. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Family"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Mutter Meine Mutter kocht gern. | /dee MOO-ter/ | mother My mother likes to cook. |
der Vater Mein Vater arbeitet viel. | /dair FAH-ter/ | father My father works a lot. |
die Schwester Meine Schwester ist älter. | /dee SHVES-ter/ | sister My parents live in Tashkent. |
der Bruder Mein Bruder spielt Fußball. | /dair BROO-der/ | brother My brother is older than me. |
die Eltern Meine Eltern wohnen in Taschkent. | /dee EL-tern/ | parents My sister goes to school. |
das Kind Das Kind schläft. | /dahs KINT/ | child My son is five years old. |
der Sohn Mein Sohn geht in die Schule. | /dair ZOHN/ | son My daughter is learning German. |
die Tochter Meine Tochter ist drei Jahre alt. | /dee TOKH-ter/ | daughter My grandmother tells stories. |
die Großmutter Meine Großmutter ist 70. | /dee GROHS-moo-ter/ | grandmother My grandfather is 70 years old. |
der Großvater Mein Großvater liest gern. | /dair GROHS-fah-ter/ | grandfather I have two children. |
der Mann Mein Mann arbeitet in München. | /dair MAHN/ | husband/man We are a big family. |
die Frau Meine Frau ist Lehrerin. | /dee FROW/ | wife/woman My baby is sleeping. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Family" in German?
Key words for "Family": die Mutter, der Vater, die Schwester. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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