family reunion
das Familientreffen, die Familientreffen
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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.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Familientreffen |
| genitive | des Familientreffens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Familientreffen | die Familientreffen |
| accusative | das Familientreffen | die Familientreffen |
| dative | dem Familientreffen | den Familientreffen |
| genitive | des Familientreffens | der Familientreffen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Wir haben am Wochenende ein kleines Familientreffen im Garten.
We are having a small family reunion in the garden this weekend.
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.
Fährst du auch zum großen Familientreffen nach Hamburg?
Are you also going to the big family reunion in Hamburg?
