die Durchschnittsfamilie
Translation
average family
Examples
Eine Durchschnittsfamilie hat zwei Kinder.
An average family has two children.
Das Einkommen einer Durchschnittsfamilie ist gestiegen.
The income of an average family has increased.
Grammar Patterns
((an/the average family)) an/the average family An average family has a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: typische Familie (typical family), Standardfamilie (standard family)
Etymology
A compound noun formed from 'Durchschnitt' (average) and 'Familie' (family).
Memory Tips
It literally means 'cross-section family'. Imagine taking a cross-section (Durchschnitt) of the population to find the typical family.