Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Family
Hi South Azerbaijani learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family in South Azerbaijani culture. Family is an essential part of South Azerbaijani culture, and it is essential to understand the vocabulary related to it. Knowing South Azerbaijani family vocabulary will help you to communicate better, especially when talking to native speakers. 😊
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Basic family terms[edit | edit source]
The following table shows the essential family terms that everyone should know.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ulu Ata | ulu ata | Grandfather (paternal) |
| Nana | nana | Grandmother (paternal) |
| Kiçik ata | ki-chik ata | Grandfather (maternal) |
| Cariye | jari-ye | Grandmother (maternal) |
| Mpder | mp-der | Mother |
| Ata | ata | Father |
| Övlad | öv-lad | Child / Son / Daughter |
| Qızı | kızı | Daughter |
| Oğul | o-ğul | Son |
| Qardaş | kar-dash | Sibling / Brother |
| Bacı | ba-jı | Sibling / Sister |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Atam evde nə edir? (What is my father doing at home?)
- Person 2: Atan kitab oxuyur. (Your father is reading a book.)
- Person 1: Övladlar hansı dillər biliirlər? (What languages do children know?)
- Person 2: Övladlar azər-baycan dilini və rus dilini biliirlər. (Children know Azerbaijani and Russian languages.)
Extended family terms[edit | edit source]
In South Azerbaijani culture, extended family is essential as well. It includes all relatives and not just immediate family members. The table below shows some essential terms for extended family.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Dayı | da-yı | Uncle (paternal) |
| Xala | хa-la | Aunt (paternal) |
| Bibi | bi-bi | Aunt (maternal) |
| Amca | am-ja | Uncle (maternal) |
| Görəkçi | gö-rək-chi | Witness |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Xalamlar gəlir bu axşama, hazırlığımız tamamdı ? (Aunts are coming tonight, did we prepare everything?)
- Person 2: Belə, xalalar və bibilər gələcək. Hazırlığımız yaxşıdır. (Yes, both aunts and uncles are coming. We are prepared.)
- Person 1: Anam nə vaxt qayıdır? (When will my mother come back?)
- Person 2: Anan sabah qayıdacaq. (Your mother will return in the morning.)
- Person 1: Atamın amcaları var. (My father has uncles)
- Person 2: Belə doğrudur, ancaq atalarının yaxın dostları da var. (That's right, but they also have close friends they call uncle.)
Additional terms[edit | edit source]
The table below shows some additional family terms that may come in handy.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Qaynana | qay-na-na | Mother-in-law |
| Bacanak | ba-janaq | Brother-in-law |
| Halam | ha-lam | Sister-in-law |
| Ağabala | a-qa-ba-la | Eldest Brother |
| Qadın bacısı | qadın ba-ci-sı | Female cousin |
| Kişi cənısı | ki-shi je-nı-sı | Male cousin |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ağabalalarımdan biri vaxtında qayıdıb. (One of my elder brothers returned on time.)
- Person 2: Qızına nə ad qoydular? (What did they name his daughter?)
- Person 1: Onun adı Leyla. (Her name is Leyla.)
- Person 1: Bacanaqlar soruşub, bizlə hindi, toyuq sığır hazırlayacağıq. (Brothers-in-law asked us to prepare chicken, beef, and turkey.)
Person 2: Biz sığırı yandıracağıq. (We will grill beef.)
South Azerbaijani Family Culture[edit | edit source]
South Azerbaijani's family structures used to be patrilocal. Men were the traditional breadwinners, and women generally stayed home and cared for the children. However, with the modernization of society, gender roles are becoming interchangeable, and more women are now joining the workforce. South Azerbaijani families remain close-knit, with families living near each other, and often part of the family lives in the same household.
An essential part of South Azerbaijani culture is hospitality. It is a significant element of the Azerbaijani worldview and an essential part of social life. Guests are treated like royalty; food and drink are offered generously, and guest rooms are specially prepared.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, learning South Azerbaijani family vocabulary is essential to understand and communicate effectively. It provides insight into the customs, practices, and beliefs of the people. We hope this lesson has been useful to you, and we encourage you to continue your studies by using other Polyglot Club resources, such as finding native speakers and asking them any questions you may have.
Don't forget to check out our vocabulary page for extra words and phrases. Keep practicing, and you'll soon improve your South Azerbaijani skills. 😊
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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