der/die Familienangehörige
Translation
family members, relatives
Examples
Er besucht seine Familienangehörigen.
He is visiting his relatives.
Die Familienangehörigen trafen sich zur Feier.
The family members met for the celebration.
Grammar Patterns
a noun that is declined like an adjective. Er spricht mit seinen Familienangehörigen. (He is speaking with his relatives.)
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verwandte (relatives)
Etymology
A compound of 'Familie' (family) and 'angehören' (to belong to).
Memory Tips
Literally 'a person who belongs to the family'. It's a noun that is declined like an adjective.