Lesson No 6B-Relations With Family Members.

Relationships with Family Members

Discussing relationships with family members is a fundamental part of daily conversations. Below are useful phrases, vocabulary, and example dialogues to help you talk about your relationships with family members. Pronunciations in Devanagari script are provided for clarity.

Vocabulary for Family Relationships

1. Father: फादर
2. Mother: मदर
3. Sibling: सिबलिंग
4. Brother: ब्रदर
5. Sister: सिस्टर
6. Son: सन
7. Daughter: डॉटर
8. Grandfather: ग्रैंडफादर
9. Grandmother: ग्रैंडमदर
10. Grandson: ग्रैंडसन
11. Granddaughter: ग्रैंडडॉटर
12. Uncle: अंकल
13. Aunt: आंट
14. Cousin: कज़िन
15. Nephew: नेफ्यू
16. Niece: नीस
17. Husband: हज़्बंड
18. Wife: वाइफ
19. Father-in-law: फादर-इन-लॉ
20. Mother-in-law: मदर-इन-लॉ
21. Brother-in-law: ब्रदर-इन-लॉ
22. Sister-in-law: सिस्टर-इन-लॉ

Phrases for Discussing Relationships with Family Members

1. I am close to my [family member].
   • Pronunciation: आय ऐम क्लोज़ टू माई [family member].
   • Meaning: You have a strong bond with that family member.
2. I have a good relationship with my [family member].
   • Pronunciation: आय हैव अ गुड रिलेशनशिप विद माई [family member].
   • Meaning: You have a positive relationship with that family member.
3. I spend a lot of time with my [family member].
   • Pronunciation: आय स्पेंड अ लॉट ऑफ टाइम विद माई [family member].
   • Meaning: You often spend time with that family member.
4. My [family member] is very supportive.
   • Pronunciation: माई [family member] इज़ वेरी सपॉर्टिव.
   • Meaning: That family member is very supportive of you.
5. I have two brothers, and we get along well.
   • Pronunciation: आय हैव टू ब्रदर्स, एंड वी गेट अलॉंग वेल.
   • Meaning: You have two brothers, and you have a good relationship with them.
6. I look up to my [family member].
   • Pronunciation: आय लुक अप टू माई [family member].
   • Meaning: You admire and respect that family member.
7. My [family member] is my role model.
   • Pronunciation: माई [family member] इज़ माई रोल मॉडल.
   • Meaning: That family member is someone you look up to and aspire to be like.
8. I argue with my [family member] sometimes, but we always make up.
   • Pronunciation: आय आर्ग्यू विद माई [family member] समटाइम्स, बट वी ऑलवेज़ मेक अप.
   • Meaning: You sometimes have disagreements with that family member, but you always reconcile.
9. My [family member] and I have a lot in common.
   • Pronunciation: माई [family member] एंड आय हैव अ लॉट इन कॉमन.
   • Meaning: You share many interests and traits with that family member.
10. We have family gatherings every month.
    • Pronunciation: वी हैव फैमिली गैदरिंग्स एवरी मंथ.
    • Meaning: You have regular family gatherings each month.

Example Dialogues

Dialogue 1: Discussing Close Relationships

Person A: Who are you closest to in your family?

• Pronunciation: हू आर यू क्लोज़ेस्ट टू इन योर फैमिली?
• Meaning: Who are you closest to in your family?

Person B: I am closest to my sister. We share everything and spend a lot of time together.

• Pronunciation: आय एम क्लोज़ेस्ट टू माई सिस्टर. वी शेयर एवरीथिंग एंड स्पेंड अ लॉट ऑफ टाइम टुगेदर.
• Meaning: I am closest to my sister. We share everything and spend a lot of time together.

Person A: That’s nice! What do you usually do together?

• Pronunciation: दैट्स नाइस! व्हाट डू यू यूज़ुअली डू टुगेदर?
• Meaning: That’s nice! What do you usually do together?

Person B: We love watching movies and going for long walks.

• Pronunciation: वी लव वॉचिंग मूवीज़ एंड गोइंग फॉर लॉन्ग वॉक्स.
• Meaning: We love watching movies and going for long walks.

Person A: That sounds fun!

• Pronunciation: दैट साउंड्स फन!
• Meaning: That sounds fun!

Dialogue 2: Talking About Supportive Family Members

Person A: Is there anyone in your family who really supports you?

• Pronunciation: इज़ देयर एनीवन इन योर फैमिली हू रियली सपोर्ट्स यू?
• Meaning: Is there anyone in your family who really supports you?

Person B: Yes, my father is very supportive. He always encourages me to follow my dreams.

• Pronunciation: यस, माय फादर इज़ वेरी सपॉर्टिव. ही ऑलवेज़ एंकरजेज मी टू फॉलो माई ड्रीम्स.
• Meaning: Yes, my father is very supportive. He always encourages me to follow my dreams.

Person A: That’s wonderful. What does he do?

• Pronunciation: दैट्स वंडरफुल. व्हाट डज़ ही डू?
• Meaning: That’s wonderful. What does he do?

Person B: He is a teacher. He loves helping people learn and grow.

• Pronunciation: ही इज़ अ टीचर. ही लव्स हेल्पिंग पीपल लर्न एंड ग्रो.
• Meaning: He is a teacher. He loves helping people learn and grow.

Person A: He sounds like a great role model.

• Pronunciation: ही साउंड्स लाइक अ ग्रेट रोल मॉडल.
• Meaning: He sounds like a great role model.

Dialogue 3: Sharing Family Traditions

Person A: Do you have any family traditions?

• Pronunciation: डू यू हैव एनी फैमिली ट्रैडिशन्स?
• Meaning: Do you have any family traditions?

Person B: Yes, we have family gatherings every month. It’s a great way to stay connected.

• Pronunciation: यस, वी हैव फैमिली गैदरिंग्स एवरी मंथ. इट्स अ ग्रेट वे टू स्टे कनेक्टेड.
• Meaning: Yes, we have family gatherings every month. It’s a great way to stay connected.

Person A: That sounds wonderful. What do you do during these gatherings?

• Pronunciation: दैट साउंड्स वंडरफुल. व्हाट डू यू डू ड्यूरिंग थीज़ गैदरिंग्स?
• Meaning: That sounds wonderful. What do you do during these gatherings?

Person B: We usually have a big meal, play games, and catch up with each other’s lives.

• Pronunciation: वी यूज़ुअली हैव अ बिग मील, प्ले गेम्स, एंड कैच अप विद इच अदर्स लाइव्स.
• Meaning: We usually have a big meal, play games, and catch up with each other’s lives.

Person A: That sounds like a lot of fun!

• Pronunciation: दैट साउंड्स लाइक अ लॉट ऑफ फन!
• Meaning: That sounds like a lot of fun!

Tips for Discussing Relationships with Family Members

1. Be Respectful: Always talk about family members with respect.
2. Share Positivity: Focus on the positive aspects of your relationships.
3. Be Honest: Share genuine experiences and feelings.
4. Ask Questions: Show interest in the other person’s family relationships.
5. Express Gratitude: Show appreciation for your family and the support they provide.

By practicing these phrases, dialogues, and tips, you will become more confident in discussing your relationships with family members in English. Enjoy sharing meaningful conversations about your family!