die

feminine

faˈmiːli̯ə

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Translation

the family

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Word origin

From Latin familia ('household'), from famulus ('servant'); the same root gives English family.

Origin
Latin
Root
familia
English cognates
family

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralFamilien

Examples

Bayern.

My family comes from Bavaria.

.

Both families celebrate the festival together.

.

Family means everything to me.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 12: Words 191-200.