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family
A word borrowed from English for 'Familie' (family), often used in colloquial language or marketing to sound modern or international.
Am Wochenende treffen wir uns mit der ganzen Family zum Grillen.
At the weekend, we're meeting up with the whole family for a barbecue.
'Family' is an English loanword. It is used in colloquial German to sound modern, young, or international. It is also often found in advertising.
Dieses Auto ist perfekt für die ganze Family.
This car is perfect for the whole family.
This word clearly belongs in informal contexts and spoken language. It is avoided in formal situations, official letters, or serious texts.
Hey, was macht ihr am Wochenende mit der Family?
Hey, what are you doing with the family this weekend?
The word is often combined with a possessive pronoun such as 'meine' (my), 'deine' (your), or 'unsere' (our). Sometimes it is also used like a proper noun without an article.
Ich fahre im Urlaub mit meiner Family nach Italien.
I'm going to Italy on vacation with my family.
family
Familie and Family can both refer figuratively to a closely connected group. Familie is the neutral German form, while Family can deliberately sound colloquial, promotional, or international. Familie fits a factual text, while Family can create the desired effect in a casual or promotional setting.
In unserem Verein fühlt sich jeder schnell wie ein Teil der Family.
At our club, everyone quickly feels like part of the family.
In unserem Verein fühlt sich jeder schnell wie ein Teil der Familie.
At our club, everyone quickly feels like part of the family.
