A1 noun Neutral #266 am häufigsten

family

/ˈfæm.əl.i/

A family is a group of people who are related to each other, such as parents, children, and siblings. It can also describe people who live together in one household or share a common history.

Beispiele

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1

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

2

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

3

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
family
Adverb
familiarly
Adjektiv
familial
Verwandt
familiarity
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Merkhilfe

Remember the acronym: Father And Mother I Love You (F-A-M-I-L-Y).

Schnelles Quiz

I am going to visit my _______ in London this weekend.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

everyday

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

2

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

formal

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

3

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

informal

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

4

The nuclear family remains a central unit of study in modern sociology.

academic

The nuclear family remains a central unit of study in modern sociology.

5

Our company is a family business that has operated for three generations.

business

Our company is a family business that has operated for three generations.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
family
Adverb
familiarly
Adjektiv
familial
Verwandt
familiarity

Häufige Kollokationen

extended family a family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
immediate family one's closest living relatives, such as parents and siblings
family member a person who is part of a family
start a family to have one's first child
family tree a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations

Häufige Phrasen

runs in the family

a physical or mental characteristic that many members of a family have

black sheep of the family

a member of a family who is regarded as a disgrace to them

all in the family

something that is kept secret or shared only among family members

Wird oft verwechselt mit

family vs familiar

Family is a noun referring to relatives, while familiar is an adjective meaning well-known or easily recognized.

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Nutzungshinweise

In British English, family can be followed by either a singular or plural verb (e.g., 'the family is' or 'the family are'). In American English, it is almost always used with a singular verb.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse 'family' (the group) with 'parents' (only mother and father). They might say 'I live with my family' when they specifically mean only their parents.

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Merkhilfe

Remember the acronym: Father And Mother I Love You (F-A-M-I-L-Y).

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'familia', which originally referred to a household including servants and slaves as well as relatives.

Grammatikmuster

Plural form: families Collective noun: can take singular or plural verbs depending on regional dialect Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., family car, family dinner)
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Kultureller Kontext

The definition of 'family' is culturally dependent, ranging from the small nuclear family in many Western cultures to large extended networks in many Eastern and African cultures.

Schnelles Quiz

I am going to visit my _______ in London this weekend.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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and

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a

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that

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I

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for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

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he

A1

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you

A1

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