German Vocabulary · Beginner

German Family and Relationships Vocabulary

Vocabulary about family members, interpersonal connections, emotions, and social interactions This themed list gathers 76 German family and relationships words (beginner level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

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  1. Muttermother; momNoun
  2. Vaterfather; dadNoun
  3. ElternparentsNoun
  4. Kindchild; kidNoun
  5. SohnsonNoun
  6. TochterdaughterNoun
  7. Bruderbrother; (close male friend)Noun
  8. Schwestersister; nurse (female); nunNoun
  9. Geschwistersiblings; brothers and sistersNoun
  10. Großmuttergrandmother; grandmaNoun
  11. Großvatergrandfather; grandpaNoun
  12. GroßelterngrandparentsNoun
  13. Enkelgrandson; grandchild (male)Noun
  14. EnkelingranddaughterNoun
  15. TanteauntNoun
  16. OnkeluncleNoun
  17. Cousinmale cousinNoun
  18. Cousinefemale cousinNoun
  19. Babybaby; infantNoun
  20. Freundfriend; boyfriendNoun
  21. Freundinfemale friend; girlfriendNoun
  22. Freunde
  23. Paarpair; coupleNoun
  24. Partnerpartner; companion; associateNoun
  25. Partnerinfemale partner; girlfriend; female associateNoun
  26. EhemannhusbandNoun
  27. Ehefrauwife; spouse (female)Noun
  28. Leutepeople; folksNoun
  29. Menschperson; human being; manNoun
  30. NachbarneighborNoun
  31. Nachbarinfemale neighbor; neighbor (female)Noun
  32. wohnento live; to reside; to dwellVerb
  33. Lebenlife; existence; livingNoun
  34. heißento be called; to meanVerb
  35. LachenlaughterNoun
  36. weinento cry; to weepVerb
  37. Treffenmeeting; gathering; encounterNoun
  38. kennento know (personally); be acquainted withVerb
  39. heiratento marry; to get marriedVerb
  40. antwortento answer; to reply; to respondVerb
  41. gebento give; to hand; to passVerb
  42. kommento come; to arrive; to approachVerb
  43. erzählento tell; to relate; to narrateVerb
  44. dankento thankVerb
  45. grüßento greet; to send regardsVerb
  46. arbeitento work; to labor; to functionVerb
  47. Lernenlearning; studyingNoun
  48. nettnice; kind; pleasantAdjective
  49. liebdear; kind; niceAdjective
  50. freundlichfriendly; kind; politeAdjective
  51. glücklichhappy; fortunate; luckyAdjective
  52. alleinalone; only; by oneselfAdjective
  53. jungyoung; youthfulAdjective
  54. wichtigimportant; significantAdjective
  55. verheiratetmarriedAdjective
  56. ledigsingle; unmarriedAdjective
  57. geschiedendivorcedAdjective
  58. sympathischlikable; pleasant; friendlyAdjective
  59. frohglad; happy; pleasedAdjective
  60. dathere; here; sinceAdverb
  61. gerngladly; with pleasure; like toAdverb
  62. oftoften; frequentlyAdverb
  63. Namename; titleNoun
  64. Alterage; oldnessNoun
  65. Adresseaddress; mailing address; contact addressNoun
  66. GeburtstagbirthdayNoun
  67. Hochzeitwedding; marriage ceremonyNoun
  68. Partyparty (social event); celebrationNoun
  69. Feiercelebration; party; ceremonyNoun
  70. Geschenkpresent; giftNoun
  71. Haushouse; building; homeNoun
  72. Wohnungapartment; flat; dwellingNoun
  73. Mannman; husband; maleNoun
  74. Frauwoman; Mrs; wifeNoun
  75. Omagrandma; granny; nanNoun
  76. Opagrandpa; granddad; grandfatherNoun

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