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family reunion
A planned gathering of members of a family, often including more distant relatives.
Einmal im Jahr organisieren wir ein großes Familientreffen mit Cousins und Cousinen aus dem ganzen Land.
Once a year, we organize a big family reunion with cousins from all over the country.
The word is made up of 'Familie' (family) and 'Treffen' (meeting/gathering). The 'n' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. The meaning is literal: a meeting of the family.
Unser jährliches Familientreffen findet immer im Sommer statt.
Our annual family reunion always takes place in the summer.
Common verbs used with 'Familientreffen' (family reunion) are 'organisieren' (to organize), 'planen' (to plan), or 'veranstalten' (to hold/host) when preparing it, and 'haben' (to have) when it takes place.
Meine Tante plant dieses Jahr das Familientreffen.
My aunt is planning the family reunion this year.
To describe participation or presence, use 'bei' or 'auf'. To express movement there, use 'zu'.
Ich habe meine Cousine auf dem letzten Familientreffen kennengelernt.
I met my cousin at the last family reunion.
