Introducing Family Members and Asking About Them in German – With Examples and English Translations
Introducing family members and asking about them is a common topic of conversation, especially when meeting new people. In this article, we’ll go over some of the common phrases and expressions used to introduce and ask about family members in German, along with examples and English translations.
Introducing family members in German
When introducing family members, you can use the phrase “Das ist mein/meine…” (This is my…). Here are a few examples:
Das ist mein Vater. (This is my father.)
Das ist meine Mutter. (This is my mother.)
Das ist mein Bruder. (This is my brother.)
Asking about someone’s family members in German
When asking about someone’s family members, you can use the informal phrase “Wie geht es deinem/deiner …?” or the formal version “Wie geht es Ihrem/Ihrer …?” (How is your…). Here’s an example:
Wie geht es deinem Vater? (How is your father?)
Wie geht es deiner Mutter? (How is your mother?)
Wie geht es deinem Bruder? (How is your brother?)
Example conversation in German and English
Here’s an example of a conversation in German, along with English translations:
Person A: Hallo, das ist meine Mutter. (Hello, this is my mother.)
Person B: Hallo, freut mich Sie kennenzulernen. Wie geht es Ihnen? (Hello, nice to meet you. How are you?)
Person C: Es geht mir gut, danke. Und wie geht es Ihnen? (I’m good, thank you. And how are you?)
Person B: Mir geht es auch gut, danke. (Talks with A) Und wie geht es Ihrem Vater? (I’m also good, thank you. How is your father?)
Person A: Meinem Vater geht es gut, danke für die Frage. (My father is good, thank you for asking.)
In this conversation, person A introduces their mother to person B and person B asks person C about her wellbeing. Person B then asks about person A’s father and person A answers that he’s good.
Conclusion
By using the right expressions and phrases, you can easily communicate with others and show interest in their family. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced speaker, these examples and English translations will help you master the basics of introducing family members and asking about them in German.