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German Phrase

Ich hoffe, ich kann eine starke Familie aufbauen.

/ɪç ˈhoːfə ɪç kan ˈaɪ̯nə ˈʃtʁaːkə faˈmiːli ˈaʊ̯fbau̯ən/
Meaning"I hope I can build a strong family."
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Meaning

The speaker expresses a personal wish that they will be able to create or develop a family that is solid, supportive and resilient. The verb ‘aufbauen’ conveys the idea of building something from the ground up, not just having a family.

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When to use

Use this sentence when talking about long‑term life goals, especially in conversations about relationships, marriage, or future plans with friends, teachers, or a language partner.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichhoffe,ichkanneinestarkeFamilieaufbauen.

1

hoffen (verb)

‘hoffen’ is a regular verb meaning ‘to hope’; it is conjugated like ‘machen’ in the present tense.

2

können (modal verb)

‘kann’ is the 1st‑person singular present of ‘können’, used to express ability or possibility.

3

indefinite article ‘eine’

Feminine accusative singular; it matches the noun ‘Familie’ which is feminine.

4

adjective declension ‘starke’

With the indefinite article the adjective takes a weak ending ‘-e’ in the accusative.

5

separable verb ‘aufbauen’

In main clauses the prefix ‘auf‑’ moves to the end of the clause: …Familie **aufbauen**.

🗨In Conversation

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Ich hoffe, ich kann eine starke Familie aufbauen.

I hope I can build a strong family.

Das klingt nach einem wunderbaren Ziel! Wie stellst du dir deine Familie vor?

That sounds like a wonderful goal! How do you picture your family?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich hoffe, ich kann eine stark Familie aufbauen.

    The adjective needs the weak ending ‘-e’ after the indefinite article.

  • Ich hoffe, ich kann eine starke Familie bauen auf.

    ‘aufbauen’ is a separable verb; the prefix must go to the end of the clause.

  • Ich hoffe, ich eine starke Familie aufbauen kann.

    In German the modal verb comes before the infinitive, not after the subject.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich wünsche mir, dass ich eine starke Familie gründete.

    I wish that I could found a strong family.

  • Mein Ziel ist es, eine stabile Familie zu haben.

    My goal is to have a stable family.

  • Ich träume davon, eine enge und gesunde Familie zu schaffen.

    I dream of creating a close and healthy family.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries the family is often seen as the core of social life, and many people talk openly about ‘Familienwerte’ (family values). When you mention building a family, it’s polite to also ask the listener about their own family plans, as personal questions are common in friendly conversation but can feel intrusive in a formal setting.