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In this lesson, we will learn the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy vocabulary for family members. Family is an essential part of the Malagasy culture, and so it is essential for learners of Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy to know these words. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the vocabulary in context and talk about your family and relationships.

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Family Members Vocabulary

Below are the words for various family members. Along with the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy word, there is also a pronunciation guide as well as an English translation:

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
Razana	Razana	Ancestor
Ray	Rye	Father
Rena	Reena	Sister
Rero	Re-roo	Brother
Reny	Renee	Wife
Rafi-pitiavana	Rafee-pitch-ava-na	Sweetheart/ Significant Other
Renin'ny zaza	Renin'-ny za-za	Nanny
Renikely	Reni-kay-lee	Baby
Rain'ny mpianatra	Ryn-ny mpi-anatra	Teacher
Raitra	Ry-tra	Cousin
Raitrana	Ry-tra-na	Uncle
Raitrano	Ry-tra-no	Aunty
Ranavalona	Ranavalona	Queen

Here are some example sentences using the vocabulary we just learned:

• Ny ray no namako. (My father is my friend.)
• Reny tsy mahalala mandritra ny fitadiavana. (The wife does not know how to look for things.)
• Renin'ny zaza no ampianariko ny zazalahy anao. (I'll ask my nanny to teach your son.)

It's a good idea to practice these words as often as possible to retain the vocabulary. You can also practice by trying to use them in sentences with friends and family members.

Summary

In this lesson, we learned the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy vocabulary for family members, including words for father, sister, brother, and wife, among others. We also saw some examples of how to use these words in sentences. Remember to practice often to help you retain the vocabulary.

Table of Contents - Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introduction and Response

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject and Verb
• Negation and Questions

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Traditions and Customs

• Fady (Taboos)
• Celebrations and Festivals

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Hobbies and Interests

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Verb Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Drink

• Local Cuisine
• Drinks and Beverages

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Numbers and Counting

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Frequency and Manner

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Traditional Clothing and Textiles

• Lamba
• Basketry

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Days of the Week and Months of the Year

• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Prepositions and Pronouns

• Prepositions of Place
• Personal Pronouns

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Art and Music

• Musical Instruments
• Visual Arts

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Weather and Climate

• Weather Conditions
• Seasons and Climate Zones

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Future Tense and Expressions

• Simple Future Tense
• Expressions of Time

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Beliefs and Religion

• Ancestors and Ancestral Worship
• Religious Celebrations

Other Lessons

• Idiomatic Expressions
• Weather Conditions
• Drinks
• Health
• Feelings and Emotions
• Seasons and Climate Zones
• Animals
• How to say Good Bye?
• Hobbies and Interests
• Hello and Goodbye

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