Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Family-and-Relationships
As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to help you learn the Telugu words for everyday vocabulary related to family and relationships. Knowing how to talk about family and relationships is important for building relationships with Telugu speaking people. Whether you want to talk about your own family or learn how to address others, this lesson will help you learn the Telugu words and phrases you need to know.
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Family Members
In Telugu, family members are addressed differently based on their gender and age. Here are some commonly used Telugu words for family members:
Immediate Family
- Father - తండ్రి (taṃḍri)
- Mother - తల్లి (talli)
- Son - కూతురు (kūturvu)
- Daughter - పిల్ల (pilla)
- Brother - బావు (bāvu)
- Sister - అక్క (akka)
Extended Family
- Grandfather - తాత (tāta)
- Grandmother - నానమ్మ (nānamma)
- Uncle (father's brother) - మామయ్య (māmayya)
- Aunt (father's brother's wife) - మమ్మిడి (mammidi)
- Uncle (mother's brother) - మొడ్డ (modda)
- Aunt (mother's brother's wife) - అత్త (atta)
It's important to note that in Telugu culture, many people view their cousins as their siblings, especially if they have grown up together. Therefore, cousins are often addressed by the same words used for siblings.
Relationships
When referring to relationships, Telugu uses different words depending on the relationship and the age of the person. Here are some of the most common Telugu words used to talk about relationships:
- Husband - భార్య (bhārya)
- Wife - భర్త (bharta)
- Boyfriend - ప్రేమికుడు (prēmikudu)
- Girlfriend - ప్రేమికురాళ్ళు (prēmikurāḷḷu)
- Fiance - మంచిప్పుడు (manchippuḍu)
- Fiancee - మంచిప్పుడి (manchippuḍi)
- Spouse - జీవిత సహాయం (jīvita sahāyam)
- Father-in-law - అత్తయ్య (attayya)
- Mother-in-law - అమ్మయ్య (ammayya)
- Brother-in-law - ప్రస్తుతు (prastutu)
- Sister-in-law - శాంతి (śānti)
Using Family and Relationship Words in Sentences
Now that you know some of the basic Telugu words for family members and relationships, it's important to know how to use these words in sentences. Here are some common Telugu phrases and sentences that you might use in everyday conversation:
- నేను నా తల్లిని ప్రేమిస్తాను. (nēnu nā tallini prēmistānu) - I love my mother.
- నా బావు ఎక్కడ ఉందారు? (nā bāvu ekkada undāru?) - Where is my brother?
- మా మొడ్డతల్లి మళ్ళీ సెలవులో ఉన్నారు. (mā modda talli maḷḷī selavulō unnāru) - My aunt is living abroad again.
- నేను తను కలిపి ఉన్నాను. (nēnu tanu kalipi unnānu) - I have a sister.
Conclusion
Learning the Telugu words for family members and relationships is an important step in mastering everyday vocabulary. By knowing these words and phrases, you can communicate more effectively with Telugu speakers and create stronger connections with them. As you continue your Telugu language journey, keep practicing your vocabulary and exploring new topics to expand your knowledge and skills.
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