familiär
Translation
familiar, informal, family-related, familial
Examples
Die Atmosphäre im Büro ist sehr familiär.
The atmosphere in the office is very familiar.
Das sind familiäre Probleme.
Those are family 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.