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How to Say ‘Family is so important, isn't it?’ in German

Familie ist so wichtig, nicht wahr?

fah-MEE-lee-uh ist soh VIKT-ikh niHgt vah

[fah-MEE-lee-uh ist soh VIKT-ikh niHgt vah]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Familie ist so wichtig' uses a clear statement followed by 'nicht wahr?' to invite agreement.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Expressing value in family shows respect and connection, crucial in German social settings.

Phrase Breakdown

Familie

[fah-MEE-lee-uh]

Family

A group consisting of parents and children living together.

Example

Familie bringt Unterstützung und Liebe.

Family brings support and love.

Ist so wichtig

ist soh VIKT-ikh

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

Is

Third person singular present of 'to be'.

Example

Die Katze ist schwarz.

The cat is black.

so

[soh]

So

To a great extent or in a particular manner.

Example

Ich bin so glücklich!

I am so happy!

wichtig

[VIKT-ikh]

Important

Of great significance or value.

Example

Gesundheit ist wichtig für das Wohlbefinden.

Health is important for well-being.

Nicht wahr?

niHgt vah

Words in this phrase

nicht

[niHgt]

Not

Used to make a verb negative.

Example

Ich mag das nicht.

I do not like that.

wahr

[vah]

True

In accordance with fact or reality.

Example

Der Film war wahr.

The movie was true.

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