Schwiegerfamilie
in-laws
Meaning of Schwiegerfamilie
die Verwandten des Ehemanns oder der Ehefrau
spouse’s relatives

Pronunciation
Schwiegerfamilie with English translation
Schwiegerfamilie usage examples
Meine Schwiegerfamilie kommt heute zu Besuch.
My in-laws are coming to visit today.
Wir feiern Weihnachten mit meiner Schwiegerfamilie.
We celebrate Christmas with my in-laws.
Schwiegerfamilie synonyms
What's the difference between Schwiegerfamilie, Angehörige des Ehepartners, and Verwandtschaft durch Heirat
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A very clear and neutral descriptive phrase meaning ‘relatives of the spouse.’ It sounds a bit more formal and explanatory than a simple everyday word.
Emphasizes the type of kinship: the relationship comes through marriage. It is more abstract and bookish than a direct term for the people.
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Schwiegerfamilie belongs to the topic "Family Relationships →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Schwiegerfamilie mean?
spouse’s relatives
How do you pronounce Schwiegerfamilie?
Schwiegerfamilie is pronounced [ˈʃviːɡɐfaˌmiːli̯ə].
How is Schwiegerfamilie used in a sentence?
My in-laws are coming to visit today. Translation: Meine Schwiegerfamilie kommt heute zu Besuch.
Is Schwiegerfamilie part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Schwiegerfamilie (in-laws) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Schwiegerfamilie part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Schwiegerfamilie (in-laws) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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