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Kabyle → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and relationships → Relationships

In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to relationships in Kabyle, such as friendship, love, and marriage. Throughout the lesson, you will be introduced to elements of Kabyle culture and interesting facts related to these topics.

Friendship

Friendship is an essential aspect of Kabyle culture, and developing strong, lifelong friendships is highly valued. The word for friend in Kabyle is aεqel for a male friend and taεqellt for a female friend. Let's look at some vocabulary related to friendships:

Kabyle	Pronunciation	English
aεqel	ah-qel	friend (male)
taεqellt	tah-qel-et	friend (female)
asaεid	ah-sah-id	to be friends with
uεfug	oo-fug	to meet (a person)
idammen	id-am-men	to get together, gather

Now, let's use these words in a few examples:

• Aεqel-iw itteddun deg umaεqal. - My friend works at the market.
• Ttxil-k ma tebγiḍ ad teεfuγed taεqellt nniḍen. - Call me if you want to meet that girl.
• Idammen deg wass-a n uzemmur. - They're getting together this Saturday.

Love and Romance

Love is a significant theme in Kabyle literature, music, and culture. The word for love is aγrum, and romantic relationships are cherished in Kabyle society. Let's explore vocabulary related to love and romance:

Kabyle	Pronunciation	English
aγrum	ah-ghroom	love
yerra	yeh-rah	to love
amγar	am-ghar	lover (male)
tamγart	tam-ghart	lover (female)
tuγemmi	too-ghem-mee	hug
isemman	is-sem-man	kisses

Now, let's use these words in a few examples:

• Yerra tamγart nniḍen. - He loves that woman.
• Tamγart-iw tettekcem deg uγrum. - My girlfriend believes in love.
• Amγar-nsen yewwi isemman ad-nsen. - Their boyfriend sends them kisses.

Marriage and Family

Marriage is an essential aspect of Kabyle culture and often signifies the start of a new family. The word for marriage is tallelt. Let's review vocabulary related to marriage and family:

Kabyle	Pronunciation	English
tallelt	tah-lelt	marriage
yexdem	yeh-kh-dem	to marry
amdan	amd-an	husband
tamudent	tam-ood-ent	wife
ilemzi	i-lehm-zee	wedding ceremony
ameqqran	ame-kkran	elder, older person

Now, let's use these words in a few examples:

• Yexdem tamudent akken ad yarra uzemmur. - He married his wife to have a son.
• Illan deg ilemzi nniḍen. - They were at that wedding ceremony.
• Aksum-a, ameqqran ad d-yawi adrar! - Long ago, the elder went to the mountain!

In conclusion, friendships, love, and marriage are important aspects of Kabyle culture, and understanding the vocabulary related to these themes is essential when learning the language. This lesson is only a small part of the wider "Complete 0 to A1 Kabyle Course," which covers various aspects of the language and culture.

As you continue with this course, you will learn more vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics. It is essential to practice regularly and apply what you have learned in real-life situations to improve your proficiency in the Kabyle language.

Table of Contents - Kabyle Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Kabyle

• Alphabet and pronunciation
• Basic sentence structure

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Greetings and introductions

• Common greetings
• Introducing yourself

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Nouns and pronouns

• Nouns and gender
• Pronouns

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Numbers and time

• Numbers
• Telling time

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Verbs and tenses

• Regular verbs
• Irregular verbs
• Present tense
• Past tense
• Future tense

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Family and relationships

• Family members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Travel and transportation

• Modes of transportation
• Travel essentials

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Prepositions and conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Food and dining

• Food items
• Dining out

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Kabyle customs and traditions

• Holidays and celebrations
• Traditional clothing

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Kabyle music and dance

• Traditional music
• Traditional dance

Related Lessons

• Months of the Year
• How to say Good Bye?
• Health
• Travel essentials
• Counting and Numbers
• Express Surprise
• Family members
• Common greetings
• Seasons