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German Phrase

Meine Eltern, zwei Geschwister und ich.

/ˈmaɪ̯.nə ˈʔeːl.tɐn ˈt͡svaɪ̯ ˈɡəʃvɪs.tɐ ʊnt ɪç/
Meaning"My parents, two siblings and I."
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Meaning

The phrase translates to 'My parents, two siblings and I.' It is a compact way to list the members of your immediate family, often used when answering who is present or who will attend an event.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to introduce your family, answer a question about who is coming to a gathering, or describe the people living in your household. It works well in both spoken and written German.

✦Grammar Breakdown

MeineEltern,zweiGeschwisterundich.

1

Possessive Pronoun Agreement

The possessive pronoun 'Meine' matches the plural noun 'Eltern' in gender (feminine/plural) and case (nominative).

2

Number with 'zwei'

'zwei' is used with a plural noun ('Geschwister') and does not change its form.

3

Enumeration with Commas

In German, items in a list are separated by commas; the final item is preceded by 'und' without a preceding comma.

4

Speaker Position

When listing people, the speaker ('ich') is usually placed last as a matter of politeness and clarity.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wer kommt zur Familienfeier?

Who is coming to the family celebration?

Meine Eltern, zwei Geschwister und ich.

My parents, two siblings and I.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • mein Eltern, zwei Geschwister und ich.

    Possessive pronoun must agree with the plural noun; use 'meine' not 'mein'.

  • Meine Eltern, zwei Geschwisteres und ich.

    'Geschwister' is already plural; do not add an -es ending.

  • Meine Eltern, zwei Geschwister, und ich.

    The final comma before 'und ich' is incorrect; only separate earlier items.

↔Alternatives

  • Meine Eltern, meine beiden Geschwister und ich.

    My parents, my two siblings and I.

  • Meine Eltern, meine Geschwister und ich.

    My parents, my siblings and I.

  • Meine Eltern, meine Schwester, mein Bruder und ich.

    My parents, my sister, my brother and I.

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Cultural Tip

In German introductions, it is customary to place yourself at the end of the list. If you have exactly two siblings, you can say 'meine beiden Geschwister' for extra clarity. Also, note that 'Geschwister' is gender‑neutral and covers both brothers and sisters.