Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Marathi vocabulary related to the family. Family is the most important unit of society, and it is no different in Marathi culture. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate better with Marathi speakers.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Colors, Say Hello and Greetings in Marathi, Family and relationships & Daily routines.
Basic Family Terms[edit | edit source]
Let's begin with some basic terms that denote family members.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| आई | āī | Mother |
| बाबा | bābā | Father |
| मुलगा | mulgā | Son |
| मुलगी | mulgī | Daughter |
| भाऊ | bhāū | Brother |
| बहिण | bahiṇ | Sister |
| दादा | dādā | Grandfather (paternal) |
| आजी | ājī | Grandmother (paternal) |
| आजोबा | ājobā | Grandfather (maternal) |
| आजी | ājī | Grandmother (maternal) |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: तू कोणती मुलगी आहेस? (tū koṇatī mulgī āhes?) (Who is this girl?)
- Person 2: माझी बहिण आहे. (mājhī bahiṇ āhe.) (She is my sister.)
Extended Family[edit | edit source]
In Marathi culture, extended family members are very close-knit and are considered as immediate family. Here are some words related to extended family.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| काका | kākā | Paternal Uncle |
| काकू | kākū | Paternal Aunt |
| मावशी | māvaśī | Maternal Aunt |
| मामा | māmā | Maternal Uncle |
| भाऊजी | bhāūjī | Elder Brother |
| ताई | tāī | Elder Sister |
| शेतकऱ्याचे मुलगा | śētkarya̍cē mulgā | Farmer Boy |
| शेतकऱ्याची मुलगी | śētkarya̍cī mulgī | Farmer Girl |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: आज कराच्या ताईचं वाढदिवस आहे. (āj karācyā tāīcañ vāḍhadivas āhe.) (It is my sister from Karad's birthday today.)
- Person 2: तुमचा वडील शेतकऱ्याचा मुलगा असल्याचं मला माहित नव्हतं. (tumacā vaḍīla śētkarya̍cā mulgā aslyācañ malā māhit navhaṭa.) (I didn't know that your father is a farmer.) - Person 1: हो माझा वडील खूप मेहनत केलं असतं. (ho mājhā vaḍīla khūp mēhnat kēlaṁ asatā.) (Yes, my father works very hard.)
Marital Status and Relationships[edit | edit source]
Marathi people hold marriage in high regard and consider it to be a sacred union. Here is some vocabulary related to marital status and relationships.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| लग्न | lagn | Marriage |
| वधू | vadhu | Bride |
| मुलगडाण | mulgaḍāṇ | Groom |
| पती | patī | Husband |
| पत्नी | patnī | Wife |
| विवाहित | vivāhit | Married |
| अविवाहित | avivāhit | Unmarried |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: हा तुमचा लग्नसाठीचा पांगळा आहे का? (hā tumacā lagnasāṭhīcā pān̄gaḷā āhe kā?) (Is this your wedding ring?)
- Person 2: हो, तो आहे. माझा लग्न २ वर्ष झाला आहे. (ho, tō āhe. mājhā lagna 2 varṣa jhālā āhe.) (Yes, it is. I have been married for two years.)
Addressing Family Members[edit | edit source]
The Marathi language has specific terms for addressing family members according to age or relationship. Here are some examples.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| काका | kākā | Uncle (father's older brother) |
| काकू | kākū | Aunty (father's older brother's wife) |
| ताई | tāī | Elder Sister |
| बाबा | bābā | Father |
| आई | āī | Mother |
| बायको | bāyakō | Wife |
| मुलगा / मुलगी | mulgā/mulgī | Son / Daughter |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Dialogue: Addressing family members
- Person 1: काका, संपत्तीचा विचार केला का? (kākā, sanpat̩tīcā vicār kēlā kā?) (Uncle, have you thought about the property matter?)
- Person 2: हो, मला ते म्हणा. (ho, malā tē mhaṇā.) (Yes, tell me about it.)
Dialogue: Addressing parents
- Person 1: आई, माझ्याकडून रात्री १२ वाजता घरी पोहोचण्याचं वाटतंय का? (āī, mājhyākaḍūna rātrī 12 vājatā ghari pōhōcaṇyācaṁ vāṭatay kā?) (Mom, do you think I should come home at 12 tonight?)
- Person 2: न बाबा, कुठलं झालं ते सांगा. (n̩ bābā, kuthalañ jhālaṁ tē sāṅgā.) (No, tell me where you will be at that time?)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope you enjoyed learning new Marathi vocabulary related to family. Remember, immersion is the best way to learn a language. Listen to Marathi songs, watch movies, and communicate with native speakers through Polyglot Club. You can also check out the Marathi Vocabulary page for more words and phrases.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Marathi Vocabulary → Introduction to Marathi vocabulary → Food ..., Introduction to Marathi vocabulary, Food Vocabulary & Days of the Week.