This is the 183rd most frequent Dutch word.
familie
"Familie" in Dutch means "family" in English, referring to a group of related individuals, typically consisting of parents, children, and extended relatives.
In this sentence, 'familie' refers to the speaker's family members as a group, emphasizing their relationship and shared living location.
Mijn familie woont in Nederland.
My family lives in the Netherlands.
Here, 'familie' designates the Jansen family as a specific group identified by their surname, which is common in Dutch.
De familie Jansen organiseert elk jaar een barbecue.
The Jansen family organizes a barbecue every year.
In this context, 'familie' is used to express the speaker’s family members as companions for a shared activity, illustrating closeness and communal interaction.