Family in German

This vocabulary theme introduces family members in German.

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Glossary · German

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Mama[MAH-mah]
mom
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Papa[PAH-pah]
dad
03
Bruder[BROO-der]
brother
04
Schwester[SHVES-ter]
sister
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Oma[OH-mah]
grandma
06
Opa[OH-pah]
grandpa
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Baby[BEI-bee]
baby
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Onkel[ON-kel]
uncle
09
Tante[TAN-teh]
aunt
10
Cousin[koo-ZAN]
cousin

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Example sentences

Meine Mama ist sehr nett.
My mom is very nice.
Der Bruder spielt im Garten.
The brother is playing in the garden.
Oma und Opa wohnen nebenan.
Grandma and grandpa live next door.
Die Tante kommt morgen zu Besuch.
The aunt is coming to visit tomorrow.
Das Baby schläft jetzt.
The baby is sleeping now.
Mein Cousin ist zehn Jahre alt.
My cousin is ten years old.