The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -ung, -heit, -keit, -schaft, -ion, -tät are always die. Most nouns ending in -ei, -ie, -ik and -ur are die too.
Familie in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Familie | die Familien |
| Accusative | die Familie | die Familien |
| Dative | der Familie | den Familien |
| Genitive | der Familie | der Familien |
Familie in use
- A1
Meine Familie wohnt in Hamburg.
My family lives in Hamburg.
- A1
Hast du Familie?
Do you have a family?
- A2
Am Wochenende bin ich bei meiner Familie.
At the weekend I'm with my family.
Phrases
- der Familiennamesurname
Good to know
- Stress on the second syllable: Fa-MI-lie.
- Hast du Familie? = Do you have a family (partner, kids)?
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Familie in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Familie?
It's die Familie. Familie is feminine, and the plural is die Familien.
What does Familie mean?
Familie means family in English.
What is the plural of Familie?
The plural is die Familien. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).