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Marathi → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and relationships

In this lesson, we will explore a fundamental aspect of any language: family and relationships. Understanding how to discuss family members and relationships is essential for building connections and engaging in meaningful conversations in Marathi. Whether you're visiting a Marathi-speaking region or communicating with friends and family, knowing these terms will enrich your interactions and help you navigate social situations with ease.

Our lesson will cover:

• Key vocabulary related to family members

• Phrases to describe relationships

• Exercises to practice using this vocabulary in context

By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in your ability to talk about your family and relationships in Marathi.

Family Members

Family is a cornerstone of culture, and in Marathi, we have distinct words for various family members. Here's a list of common family terms that you’ll find useful:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
आई	āī	Mother
बाबा	bābā	Father
भाऊ	bhāū	Brother
बहीण	bahīṇ	Sister
आजी	ājī	Grandmother
आजोबा	ājōbā	Grandfather
काका	kākā	Uncle (father's brother)
काकू	kākū	Aunt (father's brother's wife)
मामा	māmā	Uncle (mother's brother)
मामी	māmī	Aunt (mother's brother's wife)
चुलत भाऊ	chulat bhāū	Cousin (male)
चुलत बहीण	chulat bahīṇ	Cousin (female)
पोर	pōr	Child
पोरं	pōraṃ	Children
सासू	sāśū	Mother-in-law
सासरा	sāsrā	Father-in-law
जावई	jāvai	Son-in-law
सुना	sunā	Daughter-in-law

As you can see, Marathi has specific terms for each family member, which reflects the importance of family in our culture.

Relationship Phrases

Now that we have a grasp on family members, let’s learn how to describe relationships. Here’s a list of common phrases that will help you discuss relationships in Marathi.

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
माझा भाऊ आहे.	mājhā bhāū āhe.	He is my brother.
ती माझी बहीण आहे.	tī mājhī bahīṇ āhe.	She is my sister.
माझी आई खूप चांगली आहे.	mājhī āī khūp cāṅgalī āhe.	My mother is very good.
माझा बाबा काम करतो.	mājhā bābā kām kartō.	My father works.
माझ्या आजीला चहा आवडतो.	mājhyā ājīlā chahā āvaḍtō.	My grandmother likes tea.
माझा काका माझा मित्र आहे.	mājhā kākā mājhā mitra āhe.	My uncle is my friend.
ती माझी सासू आहे.	tī mājhī sāśū āhe.	She is my mother-in-law.
तो माझा जावई आहे.	tō mājhā jāvai āhe.	He is my son-in-law.
ती माझी मामी आहे.	tī mājhī māmī āhe.	She is my aunt.
तो माझा चुलत भाऊ आहे.	tō mājhā chulat bhāū āhe.	He is my cousin (male).

These phrases will not only help you identify family members but also describe your relationships with them, making your conversations richer and more meaningful.

Exercises

Now that you've learned some vocabulary and phrases related to family and relationships, let’s practice what you've learned with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences using the correct family member vocabulary.

1. _______________ माझी बहीण आहे. (Sister)

2. हे _______________ माझे बाबा आहेत. (Father)

3. _______________ माझा काका आहे. (Uncle)

4. माझी _______________ खूप चांगली आहे. (Mother)

5. _______________ माझी आजी आहे. (Grandmother)

Solutions:

1. ती

2. बाबा

3. तो

4. आई

5. ह्या

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases

Match the Marathi phrases with their English translations.

Marathi	English
१. ती माझी बहीण आहे.	A. My grandmother is very good.
२. माझा भाऊ काम करतो.	B. My brother works.
३. माझी आई खूप चांगली आहे.	C. She is my sister.
४. तो माझा काका आहे.	D. He is my uncle.

Solutions:

1 - C

2 - B

3 - A

4 - D

Exercise 3: Write a Description

Write a short description of your family in Marathi using at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.

Example:

"माझा एक भाऊ आणि एक बहीण आहे. माझी आई खूप चांगली आहे."

Exercise 4: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and practice introducing your family members using the vocabulary you learned. One person can be a family member, and the other can ask questions like, "तुझा भाऊ कोण आहे?" (Who is your brother?)

Exercise 5: Family Tree Creation

Draw a simple family tree and label each member in Marathi. Use the vocabulary words from the lesson.

Exercise 6: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the following family members: आई, बाबा, मामा, आणि जावई.

Solutions:

1. माझी आई चहा पिते.

2. माझा बाबा काम करतो.

3. माझा मामा खेळतो.

4. माझा जावई शिकतो.

Exercise 7: Translation Practice

Translate the following sentences to Marathi:

1. My sister is a doctor.

2. My uncle lives in Mumbai.

3. My grandmother makes delicious food.

Solutions:

1. माझी बहीण डॉक्टर आहे.

2. माझा काका मुंबईत राहतो.

3. माझी आजी स्वादिष्ट जेवण बनवते.

Exercise 8: Family Vocabulary Quiz

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the Marathi word for "mother"?

2. How do you say "cousin (female)" in Marathi?

3. What is the term for "father-in-law"?

Solutions:

1. आई

2. चुलत बहीण

3. सासरा

Exercise 9: Fill in the Chart

Fill in the chart with the correct Marathi terms for family members:

English	Marathi
Mother	________
Father	________
Brother	________
Sister	________

Solutions:

1. आई

2. बाबा

3. भाऊ

4. बहीण

Exercise 10: Survey Your Family

Ask your family members about their names and relationships, then report back using Marathi sentences.

Example:

"माझा भाऊ विकी आहे. माझी बहीण सिया आहे."

By practicing these exercises, you’ll reinforce your understanding of family vocabulary and relationship phrases in Marathi. Don’t hesitate to revisit the vocabulary tables and examples as needed!

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Adjectives

• Common Verbs
• Common Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

• Question Words
• Answering Questions

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Phrases

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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

• Festivals
• Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Accommodation Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Phrases

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Sources

• Marathi/Family Relationships - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...
• Family Relationship names in Marathi & English - Learn Entry

Other Lessons

• Business and finance
• How to say Good Bye?
• Animals
• Greetings
• Numbers
• Food
• Health
• Resources
• Days of the Week