No. 183 in Dutch
familie
"Familie" in Dutch means "family" in English, referring to a group of related individuals, typically consisting of parents, children, and extended relatives.
In a sentence
Mijn familie woont in Nederland.
My family lives in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, 'familie' refers to the speaker's family members as a group, emphasizing their relationship and shared living location.
De familie Jansen organiseert elk jaar een barbecue.
The Jansen family organizes a barbecue every year.
Here, 'familie' designates the Jansen family as a specific group identified by their surname, which is common in Dutch.
Ik ga vanavond eten met mijn familie.
I will have dinner with my family tonight.
In this context, 'familie' is used to express the speaker’s family members as companions for a shared activity, illustrating closeness and communal interaction.
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