der Clan
Translation
clan
Examples
Der schottische Clan hat eine lange Geschichte.
The Scottish clan has a long history.
Er ist das Oberhaupt des Clans.
He is the head of the clan.
Grammar Patterns
to belong to ((a clan)) He belongs to a powerful clan.
Similar Words
Sippe (kin), Stamm (tribe), Familie (family)
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic 'clann' (offspring, children). It's a loanword in German.
Memory Tips
It's the same word as in English, just remember it's masculine in German: 'der Clan'.