This is the 278th most frequent Persian word.
خانواده
Family.
Here, 'خانواده ام' indicates the speaker's own family, showing a possessive form in Persian.
من عاشق گذراندن وقت با خانواده ام هستم.
I love spending time with my family.
The word 'خانواده' is used to indicate the immediate family structure here, comprising close family members.
خانواده من شامل پدر، مادر و دو خواهر است.
My family includes my father, mother, and two sisters.
In this sentence, 'خانوادهها' is used in its plural form to refer to families in general societal context.