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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family members in Vietnamese. Family is an important part of Vietnamese culture, and understanding these words will help you communicate with native Vietnamese speakers and navigate social situations. Whether you are talking about your own family or asking about someone else's, these words will be essential for building relationships and understanding Vietnamese culture. Let's get started!
Immediate Family[edit | edit source]
In Vietnamese, there are specific words to describe different members of your immediate family. These are the people who are closest to you and with whom you likely have the strongest relationships. Let's take a look at some common vocabulary for immediate family members:
Parents[edit | edit source]
In Vietnamese, the word for "father" is "cha" and the word for "mother" is "mẹ". These words are used to refer to your own parents or to address someone else's parents respectfully.
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cha | /cha/ | father |
| mẹ | /mɛ/ | mother |
Siblings[edit | edit source]
The word for "older brother" in Vietnamese is "anh trai", while "older sister" is "chị gái". If you have a younger brother, you would call him "em trai", and a younger sister would be "em gái". These words can be used to refer to your own siblings or to address someone else's siblings.
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| anh trai | /ʌŋ traɪ/ | older brother |
| chị gái | /tʃɪ ɡaɪ/ | older sister |
| em trai | /ɛm traɪ/ | younger brother |
| em gái | /ɛm ɡaɪ/ | younger sister |
Children[edit | edit source]
To refer to your own child, the word in Vietnamese is "con". If you want to specify whether it's a son or a daughter, you can add "trai" for "son" or "gái" for "daughter". For example, "con trai" means "son" and "con gái" means "daughter". These words can also be used to refer to someone else's children.
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| con | /kɔn/ | child |
| con trai | /kɔn traɪ/ | son |
| con gái | /kɔn ɡaɪ/ | daughter |
Extended Family[edit | edit source]
In addition to immediate family members, Vietnamese also has specific words to describe extended family relationships. These are the relatives who are not part of your immediate family, but are still important in Vietnamese culture. Let's explore some vocabulary for extended family members:
Grandparents[edit | edit source]
The word for "grandfather" in Vietnamese is "ông", and "grandmother" is "bà". These words can be used to refer to your own grandparents or to address someone else's grandparents respectfully.
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ông | /oŋ/ | grandfather |
| bà | /ba/ | grandmother |
Aunts and Uncles[edit | edit source]
In Vietnamese, the word for "uncle" is "chú" and "aunt" is "cô". These words can be used to refer to your own aunts and uncles, or to address someone else's aunts and uncles respectfully. Vietnamese also has specific words to differentiate between maternal and paternal aunts and uncles. The word for "maternal uncle" is "bác", while "maternal aunt" is "dì". For paternal aunts and uncles, you can use "chú" and "cô".
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| chú | /tʃu/ | uncle |
| cô | /ko/ | aunt |
| bác | /baːk/ | maternal uncle |
| dì | /ɗi/ | maternal aunt |
Cousins[edit | edit source]
To refer to your cousins in Vietnamese, you can use the word "anh em họ" for male cousins and "chị em họ" for female cousins. These words are used to describe both older and younger cousins.
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| anh em họ | /ʌŋ ɛm ho/ | male cousin |
| chị em họ | /tʃɪ ɛm ho/ | female cousin |
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned vocabulary related to family members in Vietnamese. Understanding these words is essential for building relationships and navigating social situations in Vietnamese culture. We have covered immediate family members such as parents, siblings, and children, as well as extended family members including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Practice using these words in conversations and explore the rich cultural significance of family in Vietnam. Keep up the good work, and in the next lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to relationships and dating in Vietnamese.
Videos[edit | edit source]
How to Talk about Your Family in Vietnamese? - YouTube[edit | edit source]
365 Vietnamese: Family Words in Vietnamese (Part 2) - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Learn Vietnamese Family Members: How to Address Mom, Dad ...[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Vietnamese Vocabulary For Family - Ling App
- Family words in Vietnamese
- Vietnamese Vocabulary For Family. If you are invited to visit a… | by ...
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