What is the German word for 'family'?
Which of the following are German words for family members?
How do you say 'married couple' in German?
Which are correct ways to express family/relationship connections in German?
What is the German word for 'engaged'?
Which of these are German words for extended family members?
Family Vocabulary
- die Familie — family
- der Vater — father
- die Mutter — mother
- der Bruder — brother
- die Schwester — sister
- das Kind — child
- die Eltern — parents
- das Ehepaar — married couple
- die Großeltern — grandparents
- der Onkel — uncle
- die Tante — aunt
- die Cousine / der Cousin — cousin (female/male)
Relationship Status
- verheiratet — married
- ledig — single
- geschieden — divorced
- verlobt — engaged
- in einer Beziehung — in a relationship
Important Phrases A1
- Meine Familie besteht aus... — My family consists of...
- Ich habe zwei Geschwister. — I have two siblings.
- Er/Sie ist mein(e) ... — He/She is my ...
- Wir sind verheiratet. — We are married.
- Bist du verheiratet? — Are you married?
- Ich bin ledig. — I am single.
- Sie sind getrennt. — They are separated.
- Meine Großeltern leben noch. — My grandparents are still alive.
- Ich habe keine Kinder. — I have no children.
Which of the following are correct A1 family phrases in German?
Conclusion
German family and relationship vocabulary at the A1 level covers essential words for relatives, common relationship statuses, and simple phrases for describing family connections. Learning these helps you understand and participate in everyday conversations about people closest to us.
- Key terms include die Familie, Mutter, Vater, Geschwister, and wichtige Beziehungswörter wie verheiratet, ledig, verwitwet.
- Typical phrases: "Meine Familie besteht aus...", "Ich habe zwei Geschwister", "Wir sind verheiratet."
- Mastery of this topic supports familiar, real-life dialogue and boosts confidence in German communication.