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==Introduction== | |||
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek (1453-). Family is a very important aspect of Greek culture, and Greeks tend to have close-knit families that stay together throughout their lives. Therefore, it is essential to know and understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family. | In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek (1453-). Family is a very important aspect of Greek culture, and Greeks tend to have close-knit families that stay together throughout their lives. Therefore, it is essential to know and understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family. | ||
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<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/The-100-most-common-words-in-Greek|The 100 most common words in Greek]] & [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-100|Numbers 1 100]].</span> | |||
==Family Members== | |||
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It is worth noting that Greeks are often very affectionate and use nicknames for their family members. For example, "μπαμπάς" (bámpas) is a commonly used nickname for "πατέρας" (patéras), and "μαμά" (mamá) is used for "μητέρα" (mitéras). | It is worth noting that Greeks are often very affectionate and use nicknames for their family members. For example, "μπαμπάς" (bámpas) is a commonly used nickname for "πατέρας" (patéras), and "μαμά" (mamá) is used for "μητέρα" (mitéras). | ||
==Describing Relationships== | |||
Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases for describing family relationships in Modern Greek: | Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases for describing family relationships in Modern Greek: | ||
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Now that you know some basic family vocabulary, it's time to start practicing! Use these words and phrases as much as possible, and don't be afraid to practice with native Greek speakers. | Now that you know some basic family vocabulary, it's time to start practicing! Use these words and phrases as much as possible, and don't be afraid to practice with native Greek speakers. | ||
==Conclusion== | |||
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek. Family is an integral part of Greek culture, and it is essential to understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to communicate more effectively with Greeks and gain a better understanding of their culture. Remember to practice as much as possible, and don't be afraid to make mistakes! | In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek. Family is an integral part of Greek culture, and it is essential to understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to communicate more effectively with Greeks and gain a better understanding of their culture. Remember to practice as much as possible, and don't be afraid to make mistakes! | ||
<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Kitchen|Kitchen]] & [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Geometric-shapes|Geometric shapes]].</span> | |||
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Revision as of 23:35, 27 March 2023
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek (1453-). Family is a very important aspect of Greek culture, and Greeks tend to have close-knit families that stay together throughout their lives. Therefore, it is essential to know and understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: The 100 most common words in Greek & Numbers 1 100.
Family Members
The following table shows the most common family members in Greek and their English translations.
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ο πατέρας | o patéras | father |
| η μητέρα | ee mitéras | mother |
| ο γιος | o yos | son |
| η κόρη | ee kóri | daughter |
| ο αδελφός | o adelfós | brother |
| η αδελφή | ee adelfí | sister |
| ο παππούς | o papoús | grandfather |
| η γιαγιά | ee yayiá | grandmother |
| ο πεθερός | o pethéros | father-in-law |
| η πεθερά | ee pethéra | mother-in-law |
| ο γαμπρός | o gamprós | son-in-law |
| η νύφη | ee nífi | daughter-in-law |
Some additional family members include:
- το εγγόνι (to engóni) - grandchild
- ο ξάδερφος (o xáderfos) - male cousin
- η ξαδέρφη (ee xadérfi) - female cousin
- ο θείος (o theíos) - uncle
- η θεία (ee theía) - aunt
It is worth noting that Greeks are often very affectionate and use nicknames for their family members. For example, "μπαμπάς" (bámpas) is a commonly used nickname for "πατέρας" (patéras), and "μαμά" (mamá) is used for "μητέρα" (mitéras).
Describing Relationships
Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases for describing family relationships in Modern Greek:
- η οικογένειά μου (ee ikoyéneea moo) - my family
- ο σύζυγός μου (o sézygos moo) - my spouse
- ο μπαμπάς μου (o bámpas moo) - my dad
- η μαμά μου (ee mamá moo) - my mom
- ο γιος μου (o yos moo) - my son
- η κόρη μου (ee kóri moo) - my daughter
- ο αδελφός μου (o adelfós moo) - my brother
- η αδελφή μου (ee adelfí moo) - my sister
- οι παππούδες μου (ee pappoúdes moo) - my grandparents
- τα εγγόνια μου (ta engónia moo) - my grandchildren
- η οικογένεια μου είναι μεγάλη. (ee ikoyéneea moo íne meyállee) - My family is big.
- Είμαι μοναχοπαίδι (éemai monachopéethee) - I am an only child.
Now that you know some basic family vocabulary, it's time to start practicing! Use these words and phrases as much as possible, and don't be afraid to practice with native Greek speakers.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to family members and relationships in Modern Greek. Family is an integral part of Greek culture, and it is essential to understand the different family members and the relationships that exist within a Greek family. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to communicate more effectively with Greeks and gain a better understanding of their culture. Remember to practice as much as possible, and don't be afraid to make mistakes!
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Kitchen & Geometric shapes.
Other Lessons
- Ordering in a Restaurant
- Polysemy meaning in Greek
- Need
- Common Impersonal Verbs
- Overview of physician specialties
- Sports
- History of Hair: Terms
- Telling Time
- Asking for Directions
- The 5 Senses