In the family Meaning in English
expression
in thuh FAM-uh-lee
in thuh FAM-ih-lee
Definition
Describes something that belongs to or happens within a family group, or refers to the people in your family. Sometimes used to mean that something is kept private within family members.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; can refer to both literal (relating to your relatives) and figurative meanings (events or secrets kept among family members). Commonly used in phrases like 'keep it in the family.' Not typically used about distant relatives or non-blood connections.
Spanish: en la familiaPortuguese (BR): na famíliaPortuguese (PT): na famíliaChinese (Simplified): 家里 - 家庭中Chinese (Traditional): 家裡 - 家庭中Hindi: परिवार मेंArabic: في العائلةBengali: পরিবারে - পরিবারের মধ্যেRussian: в семье - внутри семьиJapanese: 家族内で - 家族の中でVietnamese: trong gia đìnhKorean: 가족 안에서 - 가족 내에서Turkish: ailede - ailenin içindeUrdu: خاندان میںIndonesian: dalam keluarga
Example Sentences
There are four people in the family.
basic
She plays a big role in the family.
basic
My uncle lives in the family house.
basic
We prefer to keep family issues in the family.
natural
It's a tradition that stays in the family.
natural
I found out the secret was always in the family.
natural