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==Introduction==
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In today's lesson, we will learn about Old English (ca. 450-1100) vocabulary related to family.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/old-english-ca-450-1100 Old English (ca. 450-1100)] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn about the family and its members in Old English (ca. 450-1100). As always, we will include cultural insights and interesting facts to make the lesson more engaging! Don't forget to use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/old-english-ca-450-1100/question questions]. To improve your vocabulary further, check out the [[:Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] section in the Old English (ca. 450-1100) language page. Let's begin! 📖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦


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==Main Terms==
== Family Members ==
 
Family was an essential structure in Old English (ca. 450-1100) society. The family structure determined social status and inheritance. Therefore, knowing the different family members' names and their roles is an essential part of understanding Old English (ca. 450-1100) culture.
 
Here is a list of different family members in Old English (ca. 450-1100):


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! Old English (ca. 450-1100) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Word in Old English (ca. 450-1100) !! Pronunciation !! Translation in English
| faeder || /ˈfadɛr/ || father
|-
| fæder || /ˈfeːdər/ || father
|-
| mōdor || /ˈmoːdɔr/ || mother
|-
| brōðor || /ˈbrɔːðɔr/ || brother
|-
| swuster || /ˈswʊstər/ || sister
|-
| cild || /t͡ʃild/ || child
|-
| eam || /eam/ || uncle
|-
|-
| mōgor || /ˈmoːgɔr/ || aunt
| modor || /ˈmodor/ || mother
|-
|-
| hlāford || /ˈhlæːfɔrd/ || lord
| sunu || /ˈsunu/ || son
|-
|-
| wīf || /wiːf/ || wife
| dohtor || /ˈdoxtor/ || daughter
|-
|-
| hūs || /huːs/ || house
| broþor || /ˈbroðor/ || brother
|-
|-
| hlāf || /hlæːf/ || bread
| sweostor || /ˈsweostor/ || sister
|-
|-
| wīn || /wiːn/ || wine
| sunu-bearn || /ˈsunu-bǣarn/ || grandson
|-
|-
| bēag || /beːag/ || ring
| dohtor-bearn || /ˈdoxtor-bǣarn/ || granddaughter
|-
|-
| hring || /hriŋ/ || circle
| aldor-leof || /ˈaldor-lǣof/ || beloved parent(s)
|}
|}


==Related lessons==
In Old English (ca. 450-1100) society, lineage and heritage were of great importance. The words aldor-leof, meaning "beloved parent(s)" were often used to show love and respect towards one's parents.
 
== Dialogue ==
 
To see the family members in context, let's create a dialogue:
 
* Person 1: Faeder, ic eom her. (Father, I am here.)
* Person 2: Hal wes thu, min sunu! (Hello, my son!)
* Person 1: Modor, hwær eart thu? (Mother, where are you?)
* Person 2: Ic eom on wealda. (I am in the fields.)
* Person 1: Broþor, maegst thu me helpan? (Brother, can you help me?)
* Person 2: Ja, ic mihte. (Yes, I can.)
* Person 1: Sweostor, ic lufie þe. (Sister, I love you.)
* Person 2: And ic lufie þe eac. (And I love you too.)
 
== Interesting Fact ==
 
Did you know that the Old English word for 'family' is 'fæderen' which means 'relationship by father' or 'paternity'? This is because family structure in Old English (ca. 450-1100) society was based around the father figure.
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_grammar Old English grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_phonology Old English phonology]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_English_language#Old_English_(450%E2%80%931150) History of the English language - Old English (450-1150)]
 
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]


* [[Language/Old English (ca. 450-1100)/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Old English (ca. 450-1100)/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Old English (ca. 450-1100)/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Old English (ca. 450-1100)/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
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Old English (ca. 450-1100) Vocabulary - Family

Hi Old English (ca. 450-1100) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the family and its members in Old English (ca. 450-1100). As always, we will include cultural insights and interesting facts to make the lesson more engaging! Don't forget to use the Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions. To improve your vocabulary further, check out the Vocabulary section in the Old English (ca. 450-1100) language page. Let's begin! 📖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Members[edit | edit source]

Family was an essential structure in Old English (ca. 450-1100) society. The family structure determined social status and inheritance. Therefore, knowing the different family members' names and their roles is an essential part of understanding Old English (ca. 450-1100) culture.

Here is a list of different family members in Old English (ca. 450-1100):

Old English (ca. 450-1100) Pronunciation English
faeder /ˈfadɛr/ father
modor /ˈmodor/ mother
sunu /ˈsunu/ son
dohtor /ˈdoxtor/ daughter
broþor /ˈbroðor/ brother
sweostor /ˈsweostor/ sister
sunu-bearn /ˈsunu-bǣarn/ grandson
dohtor-bearn /ˈdoxtor-bǣarn/ granddaughter
aldor-leof /ˈaldor-lǣof/ beloved parent(s)

In Old English (ca. 450-1100) society, lineage and heritage were of great importance. The words aldor-leof, meaning "beloved parent(s)" were often used to show love and respect towards one's parents.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To see the family members in context, let's create a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Faeder, ic eom her. (Father, I am here.)
  • Person 2: Hal wes thu, min sunu! (Hello, my son!)
  • Person 1: Modor, hwær eart thu? (Mother, where are you?)
  • Person 2: Ic eom on wealda. (I am in the fields.)
  • Person 1: Broþor, maegst thu me helpan? (Brother, can you help me?)
  • Person 2: Ja, ic mihte. (Yes, I can.)
  • Person 1: Sweostor, ic lufie þe. (Sister, I love you.)
  • Person 2: And ic lufie þe eac. (And I love you too.)

Interesting Fact[edit | edit source]

Did you know that the Old English word for 'family' is 'fæderen' which means 'relationship by father' or 'paternity'? This is because family structure in Old English (ca. 450-1100) society was based around the father figure.

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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