LangolingFamily members
Learning German enhances communication with family members who speak the language, particularly in multicultural households or when visiting relatives in Germany. Whether you're planning a family trip to visit grandparents or want to communicate more effectively during daily life, proficiency in German can bridge cultural gaps and deepen familial bonds.
For families where one or both parents are fluent in German, learning the language provides an opportunity for children to connect with extended family members who use it as their primary tongue. This can lead to a richer understanding of cultural traditions and history, making shared experiences more meaningful and enjoyable for all family members.
This is my father.
Dies ist mein Vater.
My sister is named Emily.
Meine Schwester heißt Emily.
He's my mother.
Er ist meine Mutter.
These are my grandparents.
Das sind meine Großeltern.
She's my brother Jack.
Sie ist mein Bruder Jack.
Those are my uncles and aunts.
Das sind meine Onkel und Tanten.
This is my cousin Sarah.
Dies ist meine Cousine Sarah.
Your uncle John lives here.
Dein Onkel John lebt hier.
Her parents are visiting us now.
Ihre Eltern besuchen uns jetzt.
We have five children.
Wir haben fünf Kinder.
My wife is over there.
Meine Frau ist da drüben.
These are our kids.
Das sind unsere Kinder.
That's my mother-in-law.
Das ist meine Schwägerin.
He's the son of my sister.
Er ist der Sohn meiner Schwester.
She's my half-sister.
Sie ist meine Halbschwester.
This is my stepfather.
Dies ist mein Stiefvater.
Her father and I just got married.
Ihre Mutter und ich haben uns gerade verheiratet.
Those are my nieces and nephews.
Das sind meine Neffen und Nichten.
My father-in-law has two brothers.
Mein Schwiegervater hat zwei Brüder.