Lesson No 6A-Vocabulary For Family Members
Vocabulary for Family Members
Discussing family is a common and important topic when learning a new language. Below is a list of vocabulary words for family members, along with their pronunciations in Devanagari script and meanings.
Immediate Family Members
- Father
- Pronunciation: फादर
- Meaning: The male parent of a child.
- Mother
- Pronunciation: मदर
- Meaning: The female parent of a child.
- Sibling
- Pronunciation: सिबलिंग
- Meaning: A brother or sister.
- Brother
- Pronunciation: ब्रदर
- Meaning: A male sibling.
- Sister
- Pronunciation: सिस्टर
- Meaning: A female sibling.
- Son
- Pronunciation: सन
- Meaning: A male child in relation to his parents.
- Daughter
- Pronunciation: डॉटर
- Meaning: A female child in relation to her parents.
- Grandfather
- Pronunciation: ग्रैंडफादर
- Meaning: The father of one’s father or mother.
- Grandmother
- Pronunciation: ग्रैंडमदर
- Meaning: The mother of one’s father or mother.
- Grandson
- Pronunciation: ग्रैंडसन
- Meaning: The son of one’s son or daughter.
- Granddaughter
- Pronunciation: ग्रैंडडॉटर
- Meaning: The daughter of one’s son or daughter.
Extended Family Members
- Uncle
- Pronunciation: अंकल
- Meaning: The brother of one’s father or mother, or the husband of one’s aunt.
- Aunt
- Pronunciation: आंट
- Meaning: The sister of one’s father or mother, or the wife of one’s uncle.
- Cousin
- Pronunciation: कज़िन
- Meaning: The child of one’s uncle or aunt.
- Nephew
- Pronunciation: नेफ्यू
- Meaning: The son of one’s brother or sister.
- Niece
- Pronunciation: नीस
- Meaning: The daughter of one’s brother or sister.
Marital and In-law Relations
- Husband
- Pronunciation: हज़्बंड
- Meaning: A married man considered in relation to his spouse.
- Wife
- Pronunciation: वाइफ
- Meaning: A married woman considered in relation to her spouse.
- Father-in-law
- Pronunciation: फादर-इन-लॉ
- Meaning: The father of one’s spouse.
- Mother-in-law
- Pronunciation: मदर-इन-लॉ
- Meaning: The mother of one’s spouse.
- Brother-in-law
- Pronunciation: ब्रदर-इन-लॉ
- Meaning: The brother of one’s spouse, or the husband of one’s sibling.
- Sister-in-law
- Pronunciation: सिस्टर-इन-लॉ
- Meaning: The sister of one’s spouse, or the wife of one’s sibling.
Vocabulary Summary Table
| English Term | Pronunciation (Devanagari) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Father | फादर | The male parent of a child. |
| Mother | मदर | The female parent of a child. |
| Sibling | सिबलिंग | A brother or sister. |
| Brother | ब्रदर | A male sibling. |
| Sister | सिस्टर | A female sibling. |
| Son | सन | A male child in relation to his parents. |
| Daughter | डॉटर | A female child in relation to her parents. |
| Grandfather | ग्रैंडफादर | The father of one’s father or mother. |
| Grandmother | ग्रैंडमदर | The mother of one’s father or mother. |
| Grandson | ग्रैंडसन | The son of one’s son or daughter. |
| Granddaughter | ग्रैंडडॉटर | The daughter of one’s son or daughter. |
| Uncle | अंकल | The brother of one’s father or mother, or the husband of one’s aunt. |
| Aunt | आंट | The sister of one’s father or mother, or the wife of one’s uncle. |
| Cousin | कज़िन | The child of one’s uncle or aunt. |
| Nephew | नेफ्यू | The son of one’s brother or sister. |
| Niece | नीस | The daughter of one’s brother or sister. |
| Husband | हज़्बंड | A married man considered in relation to his spouse. |
| Wife | वाइफ | A married woman considered in relation to her spouse. |
| Father-in-law | फादर-इन-लॉ | The father of one’s spouse. |
| Mother-in-law | मदर-इन-लॉ | The mother of one’s spouse. |
| Brother-in-law | ब्रदर-इन-लॉ | The brother of one’s spouse, or the husband of one’s sibling. |
| Sister-in-law | सिस्टर-इन-लॉ | The sister of one’s spouse, or the wife of one’s sibling. |
Example Dialogues
Dialogue 1: Talking About Immediate Family
Person A: Do you have any siblings?
- Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी सिबलिंग्स?
- Meaning: Do you have any siblings?
Person B: Yes, I have one brother and one sister.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय हैव वन ब्रदर एंड वन सिस्टर.
- Meaning: Yes, I have one brother and one sister.
Person A: How old are they?
- Pronunciation: हाउ ओल्ड आर दे?
- Meaning: How old are they?
Person B: My brother is 20 years old, and my sister is 15.
- Pronunciation: माई ब्रदर इज़ ट्वेंटी इयर्स ओल्ड, एंड माई सिस्टर इज़ फिफ्टीन.
- Meaning: My brother is 20 years old, and my sister is 15.
Dialogue 2: Talking About Extended Family
Person A: Do you have any cousins?
- Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी कज़िन्स?
- Meaning: Do you have any cousins?
Person B: Yes, I have three cousins.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय हैव थ्री कज़िन्स.
- Meaning: Yes, I have three cousins.
Person A: Where do they live?
- Pronunciation: व्हेयर डू दे लिव?
- Meaning: Where do they live?
Person B: Two of them live in New York, and one lives in Chicago.
- Pronunciation: टू ऑफ देम लिव इन न्यू यॉर्क, एंड वन लिव्स इन शिकागो.
- Meaning: Two of them live in New York, and one lives in Chicago.
Dialogue 3: Talking About Marital and In-law Relations
Person A: Are you married?
- Pronunciation: आर यू मैरिड?
- Meaning: Are you married?
Person B: Yes, I am. My husband is a doctor.
- Pronunciation: यस, आय ऐम. माई हज़्बंड इज़ अ डॉक्टर.
- Meaning: Yes, I am. My husband is a doctor.
Person A: Do you have any children?
- Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी चिल्ड्रेन?
- Meaning: Do you have any children?
Person B: Yes, we have two children, a son, and a daughter.
- Pronunciation: यस, वी हैव टू चिल्ड्रेन, अ सन, एंड अ डॉटर.
- Meaning: Yes, we have two children, a son, and a daughter.
Tips for Discussing Family
- Use Proper Titles: Make sure to use the correct titles for family members.
- Be Polite: Always ask questions about someone’s family respectfully.
- Share Equally: When discussing family, try to share information about your own family as well.
- Listen Actively: Pay attention to details when someone is talking about their family.
- Be Engaging: Ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
By familiarizing yourself with this vocabulary and practicing these dialogues, you will become more comfortable discussing family in English. Enjoy your conversations about family!
