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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Education|Education]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/At-the-Market|At the Market]] | |||
* [[Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] | |||
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Revision as of 12:45, 6 March 2023
Hi Gulf Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Gulf Arabic vocabulary related to family. Family is a very important aspect of Gulf Arab culture. Let's get started!
Family Members
In Gulf Arabic, we have different words to refer to family members based on their gender and age.
Parents
Parents are very respected in Gulf Arab culture, and the words used to refer to them reflect this.
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
الأبّ | al-'ab | father |
الأمّ | al-umm | mother |
Siblings
Siblings have a special bond in Gulf Arab families. Here are the words used to refer to them:
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
الأخّ | al-akh | brother |
الأخت | al-ukht | sister |
Children
Children are the joy of the Gulf Arab family, and their words reflect this feeling.
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
الابن | al-ibn | son |
الابنة | al-ibnah | daughter |
Extended Family
In Gulf Arab culture, the extended family is also very important. Let's learn the words used to refer to them.
Grandparents
Grandparents hold a special place in Gulf Arab society and have unique words to address them.
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
الجدّ | al-jadd | grandfather |
الجدّة | al-jaddah | grandmother |
Uncles and Aunts
In Gulf Arab families, uncles and aunts play an important role in a child's upbringing. Here are the words used to refer to them:
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
العمّ | al-'am | uncle (father's brother) |
العمّة | al-'ammah | aunt (father's sister) |
الخال | al-khal | uncle (mother's brother) |
الخالة | al-khalah | aunt (mother's sister) |
Cousins
Cousins are also valued in Gulf Arab families, and these are the words used to call them:
Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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الإبن الأول | al-ibn al-awwal | male cousin (son of father's brother) |
الإبنة الأولى | al-ibnah al-awwalah | female cousin (daughter of father's brother) |
الإبن الثاني | al-ibn al-thani | male cousin (son of mother's brother) |
الإبنة الثانية | al-ibnah al-thaniyah | female cousin (daughter of mother's brother) |
الإبن الثالث | al-ibn al-thalith | male cousin (son of father's sister) |
الإبنة الثالثة | al-ibnah al-thalithah | female cousin (daughter of father's sister) |
الإبن الرابع | al-ibn al-rabe' | male cousin (son of mother's sister) |
الإبنة الرابعة | al-ibnah al-rabe'ah | female cousin (daughter of mother's sister) |
Dialogue
Here is a dialogue between two family members:
- Person 1: هذا أخي. (This is my brother.)
- Person 2: يا هلا فيه! شلونه؟ (Hello to him! How is he?)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned Gulf Arabic vocabulary related to family members. To improve your Gulf Arabic vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources
Related Lessons
- Education
- Colors
- Drinks
- Food
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Days of the Week
- How to say Good Bye?
- At the Market
- Feelings and Emotions