German Family — Picture Match
Match each family member to its German name. Learn words like die Mutter, der Vater and die Schwester — every word shown with its English meaning.
Tap a picture, then tap its German word to make a pair.
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How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the German word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
German family words in this game
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and its English meaning. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | German | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Mutter | mother | |
| der Vater | father | |
| die Schwester | sister | |
| der Bruder | brother | |
| das Baby | baby | |
| die Großmutter | grandmother | |
| der Großvater | grandfather | |
| die Familie | family |
German family — questions & answers
How do you say "family" in German?
The German word for family is "die Familie". This game teaches the people in a family, each with its gender article.
Why does each word start with der, die or das?
German nouns have a gender. "Der" marks masculine nouns, "die" marks feminine ones and "das" marks neuter ones. Learning the article together with the word is the easiest way to remember its gender.
Is this game free?
Yes — it runs right in your browser, needs no sign-up or download, and you can replay it as many times as you like.
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