Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Family
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In this lesson, we will go over the vocabulary related to family in Slovenian. Family is an important part of Slovenian culture, so it's essential to know the words and expressions related to it when learning the Slovenian language. Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Drinks, How to say "Good Bye"?, Love & Animal.
Basic Slovenian Vocabulary - Family[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of basic Slovenian words and expressions related to family:
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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družina | ['dru:ʒina] | family |
oče | ['ɔtʃɛ] | father |
mati | ['mati] | mother |
starši | ['sta:ɾʃi] | parents |
sin | [sin] | son |
hči | ['htʃi] | daughter |
brat | [bɾat] | brother |
sestra | ['sɛstɾa] | sister |
dedek | ['dɛdɛk] | grandfather |
babica | [ba'bica] | grandmother |
vnuk | ['ʋnu:k] | grandson |
vnukinja | ['ʋnu:kinja] | granddaughter |
Useful Expressions[edit | edit source]
In Slovenian, there are some expressions that we use when referring to someone in our family. Here are some useful expressions to remember:
- moj oče (my father)
- moja mati (my mother)
- moji starši (my parents)
- moj sin (my son)
- moja hči (my daughter)
- moj brat (my brother)
- moja sestra (my sister)
Extended Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now, let's take a look at more extended vocabulary related to family:
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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tast | ['ta:st] | father-in-law |
tašča | ['ta:ʃtʃa] | mother-in-law |
snaha | ['sna:ha] | daughter-in-law |
zet | [zɛt] | son-in-law |
teta | ['tɛ:ta] | aunt |
stric | ['stɾi:ts] | uncle |
bratranec | [bɾat'ra:nɛts] | cousin (male) |
sestrična | ['sɛstri:tʃna] | cousin (female) |
nečak | ['nɛtʃak] | nephew |
nečakinja | ['nɛtʃakinja] | niece |
Now that we have gone through the vocabulary related to family, let's see some examples:
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ali imaš brata in sestro? (Do you have a brother and a sister?)
- Person 2: Ja, imam enega brata in eno sestro. (Yes, I have one brother and one sister.)
- Person 1: Kje je tvoja babica? (Where is your grandmother?)
- Person 2: Moja babica živi v hribih blizu Bleda. (My grandmother lives in the mountains near Bled.)
- Person 1: Katera je vaša najmlajša vnukinja? (Who is your youngest granddaughter?)
- Person 2: Najmlajša vnukinja je Ana. (The youngest granddaughter is Ana.)
Remember, practice makes perfect! To improve your Slovenian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Slovenian Phrases - Family[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful sentences that you can use when talking about family in Slovenian:
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Imam veliko družino. | [i'am: 'ʋɛlitʃɔ dru'ʒina] | I have a big family. |
Moji starši so zelo prijazni. | ['mɔjɪ 'sta:ɾʃi sɔ 'zɛlɔ pri'ja:zni] | My parents are very friendly. |
Danes grem na kosilo k moji babici. | ['da:nɛs grɛm na kɔ'si:lɔ k 'mɔji ba'bitʃi] | Today I am going to have lunch at my grandmother's. |
Veseli me, da imam otroke. | [vɛ'sɛli mɛ, da 'i:mam 'ɔtrɔkɛ] | I'm happy to have children. |
Srečen rojstni dan, dedek! | ['srɛtʃɛn rɔjstni dan, 'dɛdɛk] | Happy birthday, grandfather! |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you have learned important vocabulary and expressions related to family in Slovenian. Use them in your everyday life and practice as much as you can! Remember, if you want to improve your Slovenian language skills, don't hesitate to use resources like Slovenian Vocabulary or Polyglot Club.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Business correspondence and writing, Languages Jeziki, Shopping and bargaining & Useful phrases.
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