German Phrase
Familien werden kommen.
Meaning
The sentence states that families are expected to arrive in the future. It is a neutral, factual prediction and does not specify when the arrival will happen.
When to use
Use this phrase when you talk about upcoming gatherings, trips, or events where you expect several families to show up – for example, a family reunion, a school open‑day, or a holiday vacation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Familienwerdenkommen.
Plural noun
Familien is the plural form of Familie and takes the plural verb ending.
Future auxiliary – werden
Werden + infinitive forms the simple future (Futur I) in German.
Infinitive placement
In main clauses the infinitive (kommen) stays at the end of the sentence.
Verb‑second rule
The finite verb (werden) occupies the second position; the subject (Familien) is first.
🗨In Conversation
Wir haben das Fest am Samstag geplant. Familien werden kommen.
We have planned the party for Saturday. Families will come.
Super! Dann sollten wir genug Sitzplätze bereitstellen.
Great! Then we should provide enough seats.
✕Common Mistakes
Familien sind kommen.
"Sein" is the auxiliary for the perfect tense, not for forming the future.
Familien kommen werden.
In German the finite verb must stay in second position; the infinitive goes to the end.
Familien wird kommen.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use "werden" not "wird".
↔Alternatives
Familien kommen.
Families are coming.
Die Familien werden ankommen.
The families will arrive.
Es werden Familien kommen.
There will be families coming.
Cultural Tip
In everyday German the simple present (Familien kommen) is often used instead of the future tense when the time reference is clear. Using "werden" adds a slight emphasis on the certainty or planning of the event. Also, German speakers tend to avoid the future tense in casual conversation unless they want to stress that something is scheduled or guaranteed.