How to Say ‘For a family meal’ in German
Für ein familiäres Essen
fuer ine fah-mee-lee-EH-res ES-sen
[fuer ine fah-mee-lee-EH-res ES-sen]
Phrase Breakdown
Für
[fuer]
for
preposition showing purpose or intended use
Der Raum ist für eine Feier reserviert.
The room is reserved for a celebration.
Ein familiäres Essen
ine fah-mee-lee-EH-res ES-sen
a family-style meal / a meal with family atmosphere
Describes a meal that is warm, informal, and suitable for family gatherings.
Wir planen ein familiäres Essen.
We are planning a family-style meal.
Words in this phrase
ein
[ine]
a
indefinite article used before a singular noun
Wir suchen ein ruhiges Zimmer.
We are looking for a quiet room.
familiäres
[fah-mee-lee-EH-res]
family-style / family-related
describes a meal or event with a family atmosphere
Für ein familiäres Essen brauchen wir einen großen Tisch.
For a family-style meal, we need a big table.
Essen
[ES-sen]
meal / food
a meal, especially in a social setting like a restaurant
Das Essen ist für zwölf Personen geplant.
The meal is planned for twelve people.
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