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Schwiegerfamilie

in-laws

German grammar
dieSchwiegerfamilief

Meaning of Schwiegerfamilie

Deutsch

die Verwandten des Ehemanns oder der Ehefrau

English

spouse’s relatives

in-laws

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʃviːɡɐfaˌmiːli̯ə]
German (Germany)

Schwiegerfamilie with English translation

Schwiegerfamilie usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Meine Schwiegerfamilie kommt heute zu Besuch.

My in-laws are coming to visit today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir feiern Weihnachten mit meiner Schwiegerfamilie.

We celebrate Christmas with my in-laws.

Schwiegerfamilie synonyms

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What's the difference between Schwiegerfamilie, Angehörige des Ehepartners, and Verwandtschaft durch Heirat

Advanced: broader words

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🇩🇪German
Angehörige des Ehepartners

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.

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🇩🇪German
Verwandtschaft durch Heirat

Emphasizes the type of kinship: the relationship comes through marriage. It is more abstract and bookish than a direct term for the people.

B1rare word

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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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