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Occitan (post 1500) Vocabulary - Family

Hi Occitan (post 1500) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about family members in Occitan (post 1500) and how to use them in a sentence. The family is an essential part of our lives, and it is useful to know basic vocabulary to communicate with others. We will also include cultural information and interesting facts to enrich your knowledge of Occitan (post 1500) culture. Don't hesitate to use the Find native speakers link and ask them any questions you may have. Let's get started with the lesson!

Family Members in Occitan (post 1500)

Here are the basic family members in Occitan (post 1500) with their pronunciation and English translations:

Occitan (post 1500)	Pronunciation	English Translation
La familha	la famiʎo	Family
La mare	la maʁe	Mother
Lo paire	lu paʁe	Father
Lo fraire	lu fraʁe	Brother
La sòrre	la sɔʁe	Sister
La filha	la filjo	Daughter
Lo filh	lu fiʎ	Son
L'oncle	lɔnkle	Uncle
La tanta	la tɔnto	Aunt
La nevada	la nevado	Niece
Lo nebot	lu nɛbu	Nephew

Interesting Fact

In Occitan (post 1500), the word for "uncle" can also be used for other male members of the family or close friends who are older than you.

Dialogue

Here is a dialogue to help you understand how to use these family members in context:

• Person 1: Salut, que fas ? (Hi, what are you doing?)
• Person 2: Pauc, parli amb ma soleta. (Not much, talking with my sister.)
• Person 1: E la teva mare ? (And your mother?)
• Person 2: La familha estot tota aqui. (The whole family is here.)

Extended Family

Now that we have learned the basic family members, let's move on to the extended family. Here are some of the most common extended family members in Occitan (post 1500):

Occitan (post 1500)	Pronunciation	English Translation
La grand-mare	la ɡrand maʀe	Grandmother
Lo grand-paire	lu ɡrandpaʀe	Grandfather
La miaire	la maɪr	Mother-in-law
Lo siaire	lu sɪr	Father-in-law
Lo cunhat	lu kynat	Brother-in-law
La cunhada	la kuɲado	Sister-in-law

Interesting Fact

Traditionally, Occitan (post 1500) families were patriarchal, with the father being the head of the household. However, modern Occitan (post 1500) families are more egalitarian and have both parents as equals in the family dynamic.

Examples

To help you understand how to use these extended family members, here are some examples of how to use them in a sentence:

• La miaire del mon marit es una persona amabla. (My mother-in-law is a kind person.)
• La cunhada de ma fraire es una bona amiga. (My sister-in-law is a good friend.)

Conclusion

In conclusion, family members are an essential part of our lives, and knowing basic vocabulary to communicate with others is necessary. We hope this lesson has helped you improve your Occitan (post 1500) vocabulary. Remember to use the Polyglot Club website to practice with native speakers and improve your skills. Don't hesitate to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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Sources

• Occitan language
• Occitan culture
• Family

With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: People in Occitan, Days of the Week, Animals & Colors.

Other Lessons

• Colors
• Problems in Occitan
• People in Occitan
• Weather
• Food
• Adjectives in Occitan
• Asking Directions
• Dinner Table
• Geography
• Camping

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