Danish · Family & People
Familie
Family
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Example
Jeg har en stor familie.
I have a big family.
Etymology
'Familie' comes from the Latin 'familia', which evolved through Old French into Danish. It maintains the root meaning of household or family unit, reflecting social structures across time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Familie' is used in both formal and informal contexts, appearing in written and spoken forms. It encompasses a range of meanings from immediate family to extended relations, universal in Danish society.