familie
family (extended); relatives
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/faˈmi.li/
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Cultural Note
'Familie' refers to the extended family and relatives, while 'gezin' is the nuclear family. When a Dutch person says 'mijn familie', they typically mean their broader family network.
📝 Example Sentences
Met kerst komt de hele familie bij elkaar.
At Christmas the whole family gets together.
Ik heb veel familie in Brabant.
I have a lot of family in Brabant.