Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Family in Gujarati. Gujarati families are usually close knit, and family relationships play an important role in their lives. Knowing the vocabulary for family members will help you in your conversations with Gujarati speakers.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Fruits, Drinks, How to say Good Bye? & Languages (bhāṣā ભાષા).
Family - કુટુંબ[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of family members in Gujarati:
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| પિતા | pitā | Father |
| માતા | mātā | Mother |
| બહેન | bahan | Sister |
| ભાઈ | bhāī | Brother |
| પુત્ર | putra | Son |
| પુત્રી | putrī | Daughter |
| દાદા | dādā | Paternal grandfather |
| દાદી | dādī | Paternal grandmother |
| નાના | nānā | Maternal grandfather |
| નાની | nānī | Maternal grandmother |
| પોતા | potā | Grandson |
| પોતી | potī | Granddaughter |
| ભાભી | bhābhī | Brother's wife |
| જીજા | jījā | Sister's husband |
| દેવર | devar | Husband's younger brother |
| જેઠાણી | jethāṇī | Husband's elder brother's wife |
| સાલી | sālī | Wife's brother's wife |
Talking about Family[edit | edit source]
Dialogue between two people:
- Person 1: હેલો, તમને કેમ છો? (hello, tamanē kēm chō?) (Hi, how are you?)
- Person 2: હું મજામાં છું. તમે કેમ છો? (huṁ majāmāṁ chuṁ. tamē kēm chō?) (I’m fine. How are you?)
- Person 1: મારા પિતા બહુ સમજદાર છે. પણ હું તેનું બેટા નથી. (mārā pitā bahu samajdār che. paṇ huṁ tēnu bēṭā nathī.) (My father is very intelligent. But I am not his son.)
- Person 2: કોણ? કેમ? (kōṇ? kēm?) (Who? Why?)
- Person 1: હું તેના પૂર્વ વિવાહથી હતો. (huṁ tēnā pūrv vivāhthī hatō.) (I was from his previous marriage.)
- Person 2: ઓહ! તે કઈક છે? (ōh! tē kaik chē?) (Oh! What is he like?)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- Gujaratis are known to have large families, where it is not uncommon to have grandparents, parents, and grandchildren living all under one roof. These houses are known as "joint families" in India.
- The relationship between siblings is highly valued in Gujarati culture. Sisters, in particular, are considered to be very important, as they are often seen as the emotional support system for the family.
- In Gujarati language, the word for 'son' and 'daughter' can also mean 'child' in general. 'Putra' means 'son' and 'putri' means 'daughter', but they are also used as gender-neutral terms for 'child'.
- When addressing an older brother or sister, it is considered respectful to use the words 'dada' and 'didi' as opposed to their names. Similarly, 'bhai' is used to refer to a younger brother, while 'ben' is used for a younger sister.
- Family is an integral part of Gujarati weddings as well. The wedding ceremony typically involves the immediate family members of the bride and groom, and it is common for cousins, aunts, and uncles to also be present.
Do you want to learn more Gujarati vocabulary? Check out our Vocabulary page.
If you want to practice your Gujarati conversation skills, why not try finding native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have? 😊
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Gujarati/Family relations - Wikibooks, open books for an open world
- Gujarati language - Wikipedia
- Gujarati Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
Videos[edit | edit source]
Vocabulary - Family - grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt (Gujarati)[edit | edit source]
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