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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the Tatar vocabulary related to family members. Family plays an important role in Tatar culture, and it is essential to have a good understanding of the words used to describe family members in order to communicate effectively in Tatar.

We will start by learning the words for immediate family members, such as parents, siblings, and children. Then, we will expand our vocabulary to include extended family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Finally, we will practice using these words in sentences to talk about our own families. By the end of this lesson, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Tatar family vocabulary and be able to confidently discuss your family in Tatar.

Immediate Family Members

Let's begin by learning the Tatar words for immediate family members. These are the people who are most closely related to us and often have a significant impact on our lives.

Parents

In Tatar, the word for father is "ате" (ate) and the word for mother is "ана" (ana). These words are used to refer to one's own parents as well as to address other people's parents in a respectful manner.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
ате	ate	father
ана	ana	mother

To address your own father, you can say "атам" (atam), which means "my father." Similarly, to address your own mother, you can say "анам" (anam), which means "my mother."

Siblings

In Tatar, the word for brother is "карде" (karde) and the word for sister is "әхе" (äxe). These words are used to refer to both older and younger siblings.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
карде	karde	brother
әхе	äxe	sister

To specify whether a sibling is older or younger, you can use the words "ишке" (işke) for younger and "иңге" (iñge) for older. For example, "карде ишке" (karde işke) means "younger brother" and "әхе иңге" (äxe iñge) means "older sister."

Children

In Tatar, the word for son is "җирәк" (cirek) and the word for daughter is "кыз" (kız). These words are used to refer to one's own children as well as to address other people's children.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
җирәк	cirek	son
кыз	kız	daughter

To address your own son, you can say "җирәгем" (ciregem), which means "my son." Similarly, to address your own daughter, you can say "кызым" (kızım), which means "my daughter."

Extended Family Members

Now, let's expand our vocabulary to include extended family members. These are relatives who are not part of our immediate family but are still connected to us through blood or marriage.

Grandparents

In Tatar, the word for grandfather is "әтә" (ätä) and the word for grandmother is "әнә" (änä). These words are used to refer to one's own grandparents as well as to address other people's grandparents in a respectful manner.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
әтә	ätä	grandfather
әнә	änä	grandmother

To address your own grandfather, you can say "әтәм" (ätäm), which means "my grandfather." Similarly, to address your own grandmother, you can say "әнәм" (änäm), which means "my grandmother."

Aunts and Uncles

In Tatar, the word for aunt is "хәла" (xäla) and the word for uncle is "уй" (uy). These words are used to refer to both maternal and paternal aunts and uncles.

Here are some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
хәла	xäla	aunt
уй	uy	uncle

To specify whether an aunt or uncle is on the mother's side or the father's side, you can use the words "әнәнә" (änänä) for maternal and "әтәнә" (ätänä) for paternal. For example, "әнәнә хәла" (änänä xäla) means "maternal aunt" and "әтәнә уй" (ätänä uy) means "paternal uncle."

Cousins

In Tatar, the word for cousin is "кузен" (kuzen). This word is used to refer to both male and female cousins.

Here is an example:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
кузен	kuzen	cousin

To specify whether a cousin is on the mother's side or the father's side, you can use the words "әнәнә" (änänä) for maternal and "әтәнә" (ätänä) for paternal. For example, "әнәнә кузен" (änänä kuzen) means "maternal cousin" and "әтәнә кузен" (ätänä kuzen) means "paternal cousin."

Cultural Insights

In Tatar culture, family holds a special place and is highly valued. Respect for elders and close-knit family relationships are important cultural values. Family members often play an active role in each other's lives and provide support and assistance when needed.

It is common for extended family members to live near each other or in the same household. This allows for frequent gatherings and celebrations, where family members come together to share meals, tell stories, and maintain strong bonds.

In Tatar weddings, family plays a significant role. Weddings are seen as an opportunity to strengthen family ties and are often celebrated with elaborate ceremonies and feasts. It is common for multiple generations of family members to come together to celebrate the union of the couple.

Practice Exercises

Now, let's practice using the Tatar vocabulary for family members. Complete the following exercises and check your answers.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. Минем ате - милләттылык күрәш (ate - father). 2. Уйның уйы карде. (уңы карде - brother) 3. Кызымның анәсе - иңге әхе. (анәсе - older sister) 4. Анамның әтәсе - әтәм. (әтәсе - paternal grandfather)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences

1. My sister is older than me. Минем әхәм менә иңгә.

2. His uncle lives in Kazan. Уйы Казанда төрә.

3. Our grandparents are coming to visit. Әтәләр беренче.

4. Do you have any cousins? Сине кузен ул?

Solutions

Exercise 1: 1. ате 2. карде 3. әхе 4. әтә

Exercise 2: 1. Минем әхәм менә иңгә. 2. Уйы Казанда төрә. 3. Әтәләр беренче. 4. Сине кузен ул?

Well done! You have successfully completed the practice exercises. Keep practicing to reinforce your understanding of Tatar family vocabulary.

Table of Contents - Tatar Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Question Formation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Sports and Activities
• Entertainment and Media

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Tatar Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Holidays
• Tatar Cuisine

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Shopping and Services

• Clothing and Accessories
• At the Market

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Negation and Commands

• Negation
• Commands and Requests

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Tatar History and Society

• Historical Overview
• Modern Tatar Society

Sources

• Tatar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
• reflection of family values in the tatar paramias: east and western ...
• Mongol Tatar Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

Other Lessons

• Days of the week
• House
• Drinks
• Entertainment and Media
• Describing Relationships
• Nature
• Climate and Weather
• Sports and Activities
• Ordering at a Restaurant
• Geometry

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