No. 6,844 in German
family
The German word "Familie" means "a group consisting of parents and their children living together, or all the descendants of a common ancestor."
In a sentence
Meine Familie lebt in Deutschland.
My family lives in Germany.
In this sentence, 'Familie' (family) denotes a group of individuals living together or sharing close relationships, often related by blood or marriage.
Die Familie ist das Fundament der Gesellschaft.
The family is the foundation of society.
Here, 'Familie' is used more abstractly to represent a unit that contributes to social structure and stability.
Ich habe heute meine gesamte Familie getroffen.
I met my entire family today.
In this example, 'Familie' refers to the collective relatives or extended family members.
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