#158 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, familie means “family; the people related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption”. It’s the #158 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Așteptat: noun. „Familie” is one of the most common Romanian nouns, referring to a family, the family unit, or a broader kin group.
neutralthe most common everyday meaning
My family lives in Cluj.
I have a big family.
I spend the evening with my family.
used when talking about the family as a social unit
The family's income is not enough.
In this family, everyone helps.
broader than the nuclear family
Many relatives came to the wedding.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 3 forms cover about 93% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | familiile | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | familii | |
| singular definite | familia | |
| singular indefinite | familie | |
| genitive dative plural | familiilor | |
| genitive dative singular | familiei |
Familia mea vine la cină diseară.
My family is coming for dinner tonight.
familia mea - definite form in a common phrase
Au o familie numeroasă.
They have a large family.
o familie numeroasă - indefinite singular
Mă consult cu familia înainte să decid.
I consult my family before I decide.
cu familia - definite singular with preposition