Angehörige

relative

noun AN-ge-hoo-ri-ge Less Common

Also means

member

Usage Note

Angehörige is a nominalised adjective, so it changes ending with its article: ein Angehöriger (a male relative), eine Angehörige (a female one), die Angehörigen (the family members). Beyond kin it also means a member of a group, as in Betriebsangehörige (company staff).

Examples

"Die Angehörigen wurden sofort informiert."

Natural Translation

The relatives were informed immediately.

Literal Translation

The relatives were immediately informed.

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