German vocabulary topic

Words on the topic: Family Vocabulary

This topic covers vocabulary for family members, relationships, and common household roles. It's essential for everyday conversations and cultural discussions. Each word includes translations and example usage.

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Baby

Baby

baby

Ist das dein Baby?

Is this your baby?

Bruder

Bruder

brother

Ist er dein Bruder?

Is he your brother?

Ehe

Ehe

marriage

Wie lange dauert die Ehe?

How long does the marriage last?

Ehepaar

Ehepaar

couple

Ist das Ehepaar zu Hause?

Is the couple at home?

elterlich

elterlich

parental

Mein elterliches Haus ist alt.

My parents' house is old.

Großmutter

Großmutter

grandmother

Wo ist deine Großmutter?

Where is your grandmother?

Großvater

Großvater

grandfather

Ist das dein Großvater?

Is that your grandfather?

heiraten

heiraten

to marry

to get married

Wollen wir heiraten?

Shall we marry?

Kind

Kind

kind

Ist das dein Kind?

Is that your child?

Kinder

Kinder

children

Hast du Kinder?

Do you have children?

Kinderzimmer

Kinderzimmer

nursery

children's room

Wo ist das Kinderzimmer?

Where is the children's room?

Kleinkind

Kleinkind

toddler

infant

Ist dein Kleinkind gesund?

Is your toddler healthy?

Mutter

Mutter

mother

Wo ist deine Mutter?

Where is your mother?

Mutterschaft

Mutterschaft

maternity

motherhood

Die Mutterschaft prägt sie.

Motherhood shapes her.

Nachkomme

Nachkomme

descendant

offspring

Bist du ein Nachkomme von ihm?

Are you a descendant of him?

Neffe

Neffe

nephew

Ist das dein Neffe?

Is that your nephew?

Nichte

Nichte

niece

Ist das deine Nichte?

Is this your niece?

Onkel

Onkel

uncle

Hast du einen Onkel?

Do you have an uncle?

Scheidung

Scheidung

divorce

separation

Die Scheidungen sind teuer.

Divorces are expensive.

Schwester

Schwester

sister

Ist sie deine Schwester?

Is she your sister?

Sohn

Sohn

son

Ist das dein Sohn?

Is that your son?

Tante

Tante

aunt

Ist das deine Tante?

Is that your aunt?

Tochter

Tochter

daughter

Ist das deine Tochter?

Is that your daughter?

Vater

Vater

father

Ist er dein Vater?

Is he your father?

Waise

Waise

orphan

Bist du eine Waise?

Are you an orphan?

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