familiär
Translation
familiar, informal, family-related, familial
Examples
Die Atmosphäre im Büro ist sehr familiär.
The atmosphere in the office is very informal.
Das sind familiäre Probleme.
Those are family-related problems.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((...)) The atmosphere is very familiär.
((...)) + Noun familiär problems
Similar Words
Synonyms: vertraut (familiar), ungezwungen (informal), privat (private); Antonyms: formell (formal), geschäftlich (business-like)
Etymology
Derived from 'Familie' (family). The '-är' suffix is often used for adjectives derived from Latin-based nouns.
Memory Tips
Directly related to 'Familie'. If something is 'familiär', it's like being within a family – informal and close.