die Verwandtschaft, -en
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Eine Beziehung zwischen Menschen, die zur selben Familie gehören, zum Beispiel Eltern, Kinder, Geschwister oder andere Angehörige.
The German word "Verwandtschaft" is a noun that means "kinship" or "relation". It is made up of the prefix "Ver-" and the root "Wandtschaft," which relates to "wande" (to be related or connected). "Verwandtschaft" encompasses relationships by blood, marriage, or legally acknowledged connections, indicating a family bond. Similar words in German include "Familie" (family) and "Verhältnis" (relation/relationship).
The difference lies in specificity: "Verwandtschaft" specifically refers to the nature of familial ties, while "Familie" broadly refers to individuals in a family unit, and "Verhältnis" can refer to a wider variety of relationships, not limited to family.
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Die ganze Verwandtschaft kommt zu Besuch.noun
All the relatives are coming to visit.
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