How to Say ‘A family meal’ in German
Ein familiäres Essen
ine fah-mee-lee-EH-res ES-sen
[ine fah-mee-lee-EH-res ES-sen]
🇩🇪 In Germany: [familiär] in German often means [warm, informal, family-like], not strictly [involving your relatives]. So this can describe the atmosphere as much as the guest list.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a
indefinite article for a singular neuter noun here
Ein familiäres Essen ist geplant.
A family-style meal is planned.
familiäres
[fah-mee-lee-EH-res]
family-style / family-related
describes something warm, informal, and connected to family
Wir planen ein familiäres Treffen im Restaurant.
We are planning a family gathering at the restaurant.
Essen
[ES-sen]
meal / food
can mean the act of eating or a meal itself
Das Essen beginnt um sieben Uhr.
The meal begins at seven o'clock.
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