🇭🇺 Hungarian phrases

How to Say "Family" in Hungarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
család
"Family" in Hungarian · say it like chah-lahd

The most natural way to say "Family" in Hungarian is család. 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

családtagok
refers specifically to family members
rokonok
used for relatives, can include extended family

When to use it

You can use 'család' when talking about your immediate family or discussing family gatherings. It is a common term in both formal and informal contexts. It is also used in conversations about family values or relationships.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
A családom nagyon fontos számomra.My family is very important to me.
Minden nyáron együtt töltjük a családi vakációt.We spend the family vacation together every summer.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'család' with 'rokonok', but 'család' refers to the immediate family, while 'rokonok' includes extended family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'család' and 'rokon'?

'Család' refers to your immediate family, while 'rokon' refers to relatives, which can include extended family.

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