grosse Familie
large family
The German phrase 'grosse Familie' directly translates to 'large family' in English. It is used to describe a family with many members, often including multiple generations living together or closely connected. The term can also be used in a broader sense to refer to a community or group that feels like a large family.
Example sentences using: grosse Familie
Ich habe eine grosse Familie zu Hause.
I have a big family at home.
This example refers to someone having a big family. 'Zu Hause' means 'at home', implying the size of their family residing at their home.
Sie pflegt einen engen Kontakt zu ihrer grossen Familie.
She maintains close contact with her big family.
In this phrase, the speaker maintains close ties or relationships with her large family. 'Pflegt einen engen Kontakt zu' translates to 'maintains close contact with' inferring the proximity of relationships in the family.
Er kommt aus einer sehr grossen Familie.
He comes from a very large family.
This example refers to someone originating from a very large family. 'Kommt aus einer sehr' translates to 'comes from a very', stating the individual's origin from a sizeable family.