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How to Say "Family" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
familie
"Family" in Danish 路 say it like fah-mee-lee-eh

The most natural way to say "Family" in Danish is familie. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

sl忙gt
used more for extended family or lineage
husholdning
refers to a household, can include non-relatives

When to use it

You can use 'familie' when talking about your immediate family or relatives. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The term is widely used in everyday conversations and written communication.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Min familie er meget vigtig for mig.My family is very important to me.
Vi skal holde en sammenkomst for hele familien.We are going to have a gathering for the whole family.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'familie' with 'sl忙gt', but 'sl忙gt' refers more to ancestry and extended family.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear familie, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'familie' and 'husholdning'?

'Familie' refers specifically to relatives, while 'husholdning' can include anyone living in the same household.

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