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male relative
A male person who belongs to the same family, whether by blood relation or by marriage.
Zu der Familienfeier kamen alle nahen und entfernten Verwandten.
All close and distant relatives came to the family celebration.
The word 'Verwandter' (relative) is derived directly from the adjective 'verwandt' (related), which means 'belonging to the same family.' It is a nominalized adjective.
Bist du mit ihm verwandt?
Are you related to him?
Because 'Verwandter' (relative) is a nominalized adjective, it is declined like an adjective. The ending changes depending on the article and case.
Ein Verwandter von mir lebt in Berlin.
A relative of mine lives in Berlin.
The plural form 'die Verwandten' (the relatives) is used very often to talk about family in general. It includes all genders.
An Weihnachten besuchen wir unsere Verwandten.
At Christmas, we visit our relatives.
relative / member
'der Angehörige' and 'der Verwandte' can both mean a person from the family. 'der Verwandte' says more directly that someone is connected to a person through family or marriage. 'der Angehörige' often sounds somewhat more official and is frequently used in situations such as hospitals, the police, or public offices. In addition, 'Angehörige' can also mean members of a group in other contexts. Learners may confuse the words because both fit the topic of family. In normal conversation about uncles, cousins, or grandparents, 'Verwandte' is often more natural; in official situations, you often hear 'Angehörige'.
Ein Verwandter von mir wohnt seit vielen Jahren in Hamburg.
A relative of mine has lived in Hamburg for many years.
Im Krankenhaus dürfen die Angehörigen den Patienten am Nachmittag besuchen.
In the hospital, the relatives are allowed to visit the patient in the afternoon.