Family is a central part of life and conversation. These common German phrases will help you talk about family members, describe relationships, and discuss family life with confidence.
Introductions
These phrases help you introduce your family members to others in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Das ist meine Mutter. | This is my mother. |
| Das ist mein Vater. | This is my father. |
| Das sind meine Eltern. | These are my parents. |
| Ich habe eine Schwester. | I have a sister. |
| Ich habe einen Bruder. | I have a brother. |
| Das ist meine Großmutter. | This is my grandmother. |
| Das ist mein Großvater. | This is my grandfather. |
| Ich möchte dir meine Familie vorstellen. | I would like to introduce you to my family. |
| Das ist mein Sohn. | This is my son. |
| Das ist meine Tochter. | This is my daughter. |
Describing Relationships
These phrases help you explain how family members are related in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Sie ist meine Tante. | She is my aunt. |
| Er ist mein Onkel. | He is my uncle. |
| Sie sind meine Cousins. | They are my cousins. |
| Das ist mein Neffe. | This is my nephew. |
| Das ist meine Nichte. | This is my niece. |
| Mein Vater ist Lehrer. | My father is a teacher. |
| Meine Mutter arbeitet zu Hause. | My mother works at home. |
| Wir sind eine große Familie. | We are a big family. |
| Ich bin Einzelkind. | I am an only child. |
| Mein Bruder ist älter als ich. | My brother is older than me. |
Talking About Family Life
These phrases help you discuss everyday family life and activities in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wir essen zusammen zu Abend. | We have dinner together. |
| Am Wochenende besuche ich meine Familie. | On weekends, I visit my family. |
| Meine Eltern sind verheiratet. | My parents are married. |
| Ich wohne bei meinen Eltern. | I live with my parents. |
| Wir feiern Weihnachten zusammen. | We celebrate Christmas together. |
| Meine Großeltern wohnen auf dem Land. | My grandparents live in the countryside. |
| Ich helfe meiner Mutter im Haushalt. | I help my mother with the housework. |
| Mein Bruder geht noch zur Schule. | My brother still goes to school. |
| Wir machen oft Ausflüge als Familie. | We often go on outings as a family. |
| Familie ist mir sehr wichtig. | Family is very important to me. |
We have dinner together.
Wir essen zusammen zu Abend.
'zu Abend essen' means to have dinner. 'zusammen' means together.
Expressing Feelings
These phrases help you express your feelings about family members in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Ich liebe meine Familie. | I love my family. |
| Ich habe eine enge Beziehung zu meiner Schwester. | I have a close relationship with my sister. |
| Mein Vater ist sehr fürsorglich. | My father is very caring. |
| Meine Mutter ist immer für mich da. | My mother is always there for me. |
| Ich vermisse meine Großeltern. | I miss my grandparents. |
| Mein Bruder und ich verstehen uns gut. | My brother and I get along well. |
| Wir streiten uns manchmal, aber wir versöhnen uns schnell. | We sometimes argue, but we make up quickly. |
| Ich bin stolz auf meine Familie. | I am proud of my family. |
| Kinder machen das Familienleben lebendig. | Children make family life lively. |
| Familienbande sind sehr stark. | Family ties are very strong. |
I love my family.
Ich liebe meine Familie.
'liebe' means love. The others mean like, see, or respect.
Asking About Family
These phrases help you ask others about their family in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Hast du Geschwister? | Do you have siblings? |
| Wie viele Personen gibt es in deiner Familie? | How many people are there in your family? |
| Hast du Kinder? | Do you have children? |
| Wo wohnen deine Eltern? | Where do your parents live? |
| Bist du verheiratet? | Are you married? |
| Hast du einen Partner/eine Partnerin? | Do you have a partner? |
| Kommst du aus einer großen Familie? | Do you come from a big family? |
| Wie alt ist dein Bruder/deine Schwester? | How old is your brother/sister? |
| Verbringst du viel Zeit mit deiner Familie? | Do you spend a lot of time with your family? |
| Was macht deine Familie beruflich? | What does your family do for a living? |
These family phrases in German will help you communicate about one of the most important parts of life—your family.
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- English: This is my mother.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
