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Ukrainian Vocabulary: Family Members

In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. Family is an important part of Ukrainian culture, and knowing the names of different family members will help you in your everyday conversations. Whether you are talking about your own family or asking someone about their family, this lesson will provide you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to communicate effectively. Let's get started!

Immediate Family Members

The immediate family consists of the people who are closest to us and with whom we have daily interactions. These family members play a significant role in our lives and are usually the first people we learn to identify and address. Let's learn the Ukrainian words for immediate family members:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Мати	[ma'tɪ]	Mother
Батько	['bɑtʲ.ko]	Father
Дочка	['dotʃ.ka]	Daughter
Син	[sin]	Son
Сестра	['sɛs.tra]	Sister
Брат	['brat]	Brother

Now that we know the Ukrainian words for immediate family members, let's practice using them in sentences:

• Моя мати має двох сестер. (My mother has two sisters.)
• Я люблю гратися з моїм братом. (I love playing with my brother.)

Extended Family Members

In addition to immediate family members, we also have extended family members who are a part of our larger family network. Although we may not interact with them on a daily basis, these family members still hold a special place in our lives. Let's learn the Ukrainian words for extended family members:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Дідусь	['di.dusʲ]	Grandfather
Бабуся	[ba'bu.sʲa]	Grandmother
Дід	[di:d]	Grandfather (informal)
Баба	['ba.ba]	Grandmother (informal)
Онук	[o'nuk]	Grandson
Онука	[o'nʊ.ka]	Granddaughter
Тітка	['tit.ka]	Aunt
Дядько	['dʲɑdʲ.ko]	Uncle
Кузен	[ku'zɛn]	Cousin (male)
Кузина	[ku'zɪ.na]	Cousin (female)

Let's practice using the Ukrainian words for extended family members in sentences:

• Моя бабуся готує найсмачніші страви. (My grandmother cooks the most delicious dishes.)
• Мій дідусь розповідає цікаві історії про минуле. (My grandfather tells interesting stories about the past.)

Family Relationships

In addition to learning the names of family members, it is important to know how to refer to them in different contexts. Here are some common Ukrainian words and phrases used to express family relationships:

• Родичі (ro-dy-chi) - relatives
• Батьки (baht-ki) - parents
• Діти (di-ty) - children
• Сім'я (sim-ya) - family

Let's see these words in action:

• У нас багато родичів. (We have many relatives.)
• Діти - найбільше щастя у житті. (Children are the greatest happiness in life.)

Now it's time for you to practice using the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. Use these words and phrases to have conversations with your classmates or Ukrainian-speaking friends. The more you practice, the more natural your conversations will become!

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. We explored the names of immediate and extended family members, as well as common words and phrases related to family relationships. By practicing these words and phrases in sentences and conversations, you will be able to communicate effectively when talking about your family or asking someone about theirs. Keep practicing and building your Ukrainian vocabulary!

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Sources

• Ukrainian lessons: Family members
• Family - Сім'я - Ukrainian Lessons

Other Lessons

• Feelings and Emotions
• Telling Time
• At the Post Office
• Numbers and Counting
• How to say Good Bye?
• Games
• Countries
• Relationships
• Hobbies
• City

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