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==Introduction==
== Introduction ==


In this lesson, we will learn about the Amharic words for family members and relationships, including pronouns. Family and relationships are essential in Ethiopian culture, where family ties are highly valued. Therefore, it is important for us to learn how to address and refer to family members and understand the vocabulary related to relationships.
In this lesson, we will learn the Amharic words for family members and relationships. Understanding family vocabulary is essential for building strong connections and communicating effectively in any language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family and understand the family relationships of others in Amharic. We will cover a range of vocabulary, including pronouns, to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of this topic.


== Family Members ==


<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Games|Games]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Greetings-and-Introductions|Greetings and Introductions]].</span>
The Amharic language places great importance on family relationships, and there are specific words to describe each family member. Let's explore the vocabulary for different family members in Amharic:
==Amharic Words for Family Members==


Family members play a crucial role in Ethiopian culture, and the Amharic language reflects this importance. In the table below, you will find the Amharic words for various family members, along with their pronunciation and English translations.
=== Immediate Family ===


{| class="wikitable"
1. Father - አባት (abat)
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
2. Mother - እናት (enat)
|-
3. Son - ልጅ (lij)
| አባት || 'abat || Father
4. Daughter - ልጅ (lij)
|-
5. Brother - ወንድ (wend)
| እናት || 'enat || Mother
6. Sister - እናት (enat)
|-
| ልጅ || lij || Child (son)
|-
| ልጆች || lijoch || Children (sons)
|-
| ልዩ || layu || Child (daughter)
|-
| ልዩነት || layunet || Children (daughters)
|-
| እናት ልጅ || 'enat lij || Brother
|-
| እናት ልዩ || 'enat layu || Sister
|-
| አውቶ || awto || Grandfather
|-
| አውድ || awdi || Grandmother
|-
| ልጅ እናት || lij 'enat || Son-in-law
|-
| ልዩ እናት || layu 'enat || Daughter-in-law
|-
| ወንድ || wend || Husband
|-
| ሰብ || seb || Wife
|}


===Example Sentences Using Family Vocabulary===
=== Extended Family ===


To practice family vocabulary, let's look at some example sentences with translations:
7. Grandfather - አባት (abat)
8. Grandmother - እናት (enat)
9. Uncle - አያት (ayat)
10. Aunt - እናት (enat)
11. Cousin (male) - ወንድ (wend)
12. Cousin (female) - እናት (enat)
13. Nephew - ልጅ (lij)
14. Niece - ልጅ (lij)


<ul>
=== In-Laws ===
<li>በእንደዚህ ምን ታክሲ አለህ? (B'en'deh män taq'si aläsh?) - "Do you have any children?"</li>
<li>እሱ ወንድም ሚስትም በቤተሰቦቹ ትላለች። (Esu wondimim mistim b'e'teseboch tälläch) - "He has both a wife and children at home."</li>
<li>እስክስተርስቱ መድረክ መጥለቂያ የተሰራ. (Eskistiritu mederik mat'aleqiya yätesera) - "The secretary's son is a university student."</li>
<li>የተባዛው እናት በአውቶ ያደረገችው ምን እንደሆነ ነው? (Yätibazazew 'enat b'awto yaderägäw män en'dehonnä new?) - "What does the favorite granddaughter of grandpa do?"</li>
</ul>


==Relationships Vocabulary==
15. Father-in-law - አባት (abat)
16. Mother-in-law - እናት (enat)
17. Brother-in-law - ወንድ (wend)
18. Sister-in-law - እናት (enat)
19. Son-in-law - ልጅ (lij)
20. Daughter-in-law - ልጅ (lij)


In Amharic, there are various words and phrases to describe relationships between people. Here are some of the most commonly used ones, along with their translations:
=== Other Relatives ===


<ul>
21. Grandchild - ልጅ (lij)
<li>ልዩ (layu) - daughter</li>
22. Great-grandparent - አባት (abat)
<li>ልጅ (lij) - son</li>
23. Great-grandchild - ልጅ (lij)
<li>የመጀመሪያው ልዩ (yämäjjämmariyaw layu) - eldest daughter</li>
24. Stepfather - አባት (abat)
<li>የመጀመሪያው ልጅ (yämäjjämmariyaw lij) - eldest son</li>
25. Stepmother - እናት (enat)
<li>ልዩነት (layunet) - daughters</li>
26. Stepbrother - ወንድ (wend)
<li>ልጆች (lijoch) - sons</li>
27. Stepsister - እናት (enat)
<li>ጉልበት (gulbet) - sibling</li>
<li>አያት (ayat) - aunt (father's sister)</li>
<li>እናት (enat) - mother</li>
<li>ቤተሰብ (beteseb) - family</li>
<li>ወንድ (wend) - husband</li>
<li>ሰብ (seb) - wife</li>
<li>እናት ልጅ (enat lij) - brother</li>
<li>እናት ልዩ (enat layu) - sister</li>
<li>የአባትው እናት (yä'abat'ew 'enat) - aunt (father's sister)</li>
<li>ባህል (bahil) - relative</li>
<li>የባህል ምሽት (yäbahil mishit) - family meeting</li>
</ul>


===Example Sentences Using Relationships Vocabulary===
== Pronouns ==


Let's look at some example sentences with translations using the relationships vocabulary:
In Amharic, pronouns play a crucial role in conversations and provide clarity in terms of the subject and object of a sentence. Here are the pronouns used to refer to family members:


<ul>
1. I - እኔ (ene)
<li>በጣም ልጅዋ ተባዝነች። (Bät'am lijewa täbazänech) - "The son smartened up in time."</li>
2. You (singular) - አንቺ/አነስ (anchi/anesh)
<li>ልጇ በአውቶ ላይ ስላስቀለዋለት። (Lijju b'awto lay saläskelälwach) - "The son looks like his father."</li>
3. He - ይህ (yih)
<li>እስከሚቀጥለው ቀን በአንተ ላይ ተደርሷል። (Eskistu kämiq'tälwäu qän bäantä lay tedäräshäl) - "Until the day I die, I will be in your care."</li>
4. She - ይህ (yih)
<li>ምክንያቱም ወንድወረድ አልሆነም። (Mik'natum wendweredh alonähonäm) - "The husband doesn’t seem to be pleased."</li>
5. We - እኛ (enat)
</ul>
6. You (plural) - እናስራ (enaser)
7. They - ይህን (yihen)


==Amharic Pronouns==
Note: The pronouns "he" and "she" are both translated as "yih" in Amharic, as there is no gender distinction for these pronouns in the language.


In Amharic, as in other languages, pronouns take the place of nouns when referring to someone or something. Here are the Amharic subject pronouns and object pronouns, along with their translations:
== Cultural Insights ==


===Subject Pronouns===
Family is highly valued in Ethiopian culture, and the Amharic language reflects this emphasis on familial relationships. In Ethiopia, it is common for extended families to live together in the same household, creating strong bonds and a sense of community. Respect for elders is deeply ingrained in Ethiopian culture, and family members often rely on each other for support and guidance.


Subject pronouns are used before a verb to indicate who or what is performing the action.
In Amharic, it is common to address family members using honorifics, such as "abat" (father) and "enat" (mother). These honorifics signify the respect and reverence given to parents and older family members. Additionally, Ethiopians often refer to their siblings as "wend" (brother) and "enat" (sister) as a sign of endearment and closeness.


{| class="wikitable"
== Exercise ==
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| እኔ || 'enä || I
|-
| ነኝና || neggnä || We
|-
| እልልታ || ellila || You
|-
| እራስ || 'äräs || He
|-
| ነህ || näh || She
|-
| እስከ || äskä || It (neutral)
|}


===Object Pronouns===
Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Amharic word for each family member:


Object pronouns are used after a verb to indicate who or what is receiving the action.
1. My __________ is a doctor. (father)
2. Her __________ is coming to visit us. (grandmother)
3. Our __________ is studying abroad. (sister)
4. I have two __________. (brothers)
5. Their __________ is getting married next month. (niece)


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Solution:
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
1. My father is a doctor. - አባት (abat)
|-
2. Her grandmother is coming to visit us. - እናት (enat)
| ወይስ || wayish || Me
3. Our sister is studying abroad. - እናት (enat)
|-
4. I have two brothers. - ወንድ (wend)
| ነኝና || neggnä || Us
5. Their niece is getting married next month. - ልጅ (lij)
|-
| አንቺን || anchin || You (singular)
|-
| የልጅህን || yälijihun || Him (son)
|-
| የልዩነትህን || yälayunetihun || Her (daughter)
|-
| የራስህን || yärashihun || Him (husband)
|-
| የሴትህን || yäsetihun || Her (wife)
|-
| የእስከሚቀጥልውን || yäeskämik'tälwinyiwän || It (neutral)
|}


===Example Sentences Using Pronouns===
== Conclusion ==


Here are some example sentences featuring subject and object pronouns:
Congratulations! You have now expanded your vocabulary in Amharic to include family members and relationships. You have also learned how to use pronouns to talk about your family in Amharic. Practice using these words and phrases in conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue building on your basic vocabulary by exploring another important topic in the Amharic language.


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Amharic → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Basic Vocabulary → Family and Relationships

Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will learn the Amharic words for family members and relationships. Understanding family vocabulary is essential for building strong connections and communicating effectively in any language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family and understand the family relationships of others in Amharic. We will cover a range of vocabulary, including pronouns, to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of this topic.

Family Members[edit | edit source]

The Amharic language places great importance on family relationships, and there are specific words to describe each family member. Let's explore the vocabulary for different family members in Amharic:

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

1. Father - አባት (abat) 2. Mother - እናት (enat) 3. Son - ልጅ (lij) 4. Daughter - ልጅ (lij) 5. Brother - ወንድ (wend) 6. Sister - እናት (enat)

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

7. Grandfather - አባት (abat) 8. Grandmother - እናት (enat) 9. Uncle - አያት (ayat) 10. Aunt - እናት (enat) 11. Cousin (male) - ወንድ (wend) 12. Cousin (female) - እናት (enat) 13. Nephew - ልጅ (lij) 14. Niece - ልጅ (lij)

In-Laws[edit | edit source]

15. Father-in-law - አባት (abat) 16. Mother-in-law - እናት (enat) 17. Brother-in-law - ወንድ (wend) 18. Sister-in-law - እናት (enat) 19. Son-in-law - ልጅ (lij) 20. Daughter-in-law - ልጅ (lij)

Other Relatives[edit | edit source]

21. Grandchild - ልጅ (lij) 22. Great-grandparent - አባት (abat) 23. Great-grandchild - ልጅ (lij) 24. Stepfather - አባት (abat) 25. Stepmother - እናት (enat) 26. Stepbrother - ወንድ (wend) 27. Stepsister - እናት (enat)

Pronouns[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, pronouns play a crucial role in conversations and provide clarity in terms of the subject and object of a sentence. Here are the pronouns used to refer to family members:

1. I - እኔ (ene) 2. You (singular) - አንቺ/አነስ (anchi/anesh) 3. He - ይህ (yih) 4. She - ይህ (yih) 5. We - እኛ (enat) 6. You (plural) - እናስራ (enaser) 7. They - ይህን (yihen)

Note: The pronouns "he" and "she" are both translated as "yih" in Amharic, as there is no gender distinction for these pronouns in the language.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Family is highly valued in Ethiopian culture, and the Amharic language reflects this emphasis on familial relationships. In Ethiopia, it is common for extended families to live together in the same household, creating strong bonds and a sense of community. Respect for elders is deeply ingrained in Ethiopian culture, and family members often rely on each other for support and guidance.

In Amharic, it is common to address family members using honorifics, such as "abat" (father) and "enat" (mother). These honorifics signify the respect and reverence given to parents and older family members. Additionally, Ethiopians often refer to their siblings as "wend" (brother) and "enat" (sister) as a sign of endearment and closeness.

Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Amharic word for each family member:

1. My __________ is a doctor. (father) 2. Her __________ is coming to visit us. (grandmother) 3. Our __________ is studying abroad. (sister) 4. I have two __________. (brothers) 5. Their __________ is getting married next month. (niece)

Solution: 1. My father is a doctor. - አባት (abat) 2. Her grandmother is coming to visit us. - እናት (enat) 3. Our sister is studying abroad. - እናት (enat) 4. I have two brothers. - ወንድ (wend) 5. Their niece is getting married next month. - ልጅ (lij)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now expanded your vocabulary in Amharic to include family members and relationships. You have also learned how to use pronouns to talk about your family in Amharic. Practice using these words and phrases in conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue building on your basic vocabulary by exploring another important topic in the Amharic language.

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Amharic Alphabet


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Intermediate Sentence Structure


Advanced Vocabulary


Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Family Relationship in English and Amharic - Family Relationship In ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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