Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Family-Members
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In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary for different family members in Polish. Family plays an important role in Polish culture, and it's essential to know the Polish words for family members to communicate effectively with native speakers. Whether you want to talk about your immediate family or extended relatives, this lesson will provide you with the necessary vocabulary. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family in Polish.
Immediate Family
Parents
Let's start with the basic family unit: parents. In Polish, "parents" is translated as "rodzice." Here is a table with the Polish pronunciation and English translation:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rodzice | /ˈrɔd͡ʑit͡sɛ/ | parents |
- Mother - "matka" /ˈmat.ka/
- Father - "ojciec" /ˈɔj.t͡ɕɛt͡s/
Siblings
Next, let's learn the Polish words for siblings. Siblings are an important part of many people's lives, and being able to talk about them is essential. Here are the Polish words for siblings:
- Brother - "brat" /brat/
- Sister - "siostra" /ˈɕɔs.tɾa/
Children
Now, let's move on to the vocabulary for children. Children bring joy and happiness to families, and it's important to be able to talk about them. In Polish, the word for "children" is "dzieci." Here are the words for son and daughter:
- Son - "syn" /sɨn/
- Daughter - "córka" /ˈt͡suɾ.ka/
Grandparents
Grandparents play a significant role in Polish families, and it's important to be able to talk about them. Here are the Polish words for grandparents:
- Grandfather - "dziadek" /ˈd͡ʑa.dɛk/
- Grandmother - "babcia" /ˈbaːp.t͡ɕa/
Extended Family
Aunts and Uncles
In Polish culture, aunts and uncles hold a special place in the family structure. Here are the words for aunts and uncles in Polish:
- Aunt - "ciotka" /ˈt͡ɕɔt.ka/
- Uncle - "wujek" /ˈvu.jɛk/
Cousins
Cousins can be like siblings and close friends. Here are the Polish words for cousins:
- Male cousin - "kuzyn" /ˈku.zɨn/
- Female cousin - "kuzynka" /kuˈzɨŋ.ka/
Nephews and Nieces
Nephews and nieces are the children of siblings or close relatives. Here are the Polish words for nephews and nieces:
- Nephew - "siostrzeniec" (sibling's son) /ɕɔsˈtʂɛ.ɲɛt͡s/
- Niece - "siostrzenica" (sibling's daughter) /ɕɔsˈtʂɛ.ɲi.t͡sa/
In-Laws
In-laws are an important part of many families. Here are the Polish words for in-laws:
- Father-in-law - "teść" /tɛɕt͡ɕ/
- Mother-in-law - "teściowa" /tɛɕˈt͡ɕɔ.va/
- Brother-in-law - "szwagier" /ˈʂva.ɡʲɛr/
- Sister-in-law - "szwagierka" /ˈʂva.ɡʲɛr.ka/
Summary
In this lesson, you learned the vocabulary for different family members in Polish. You now know how to talk about your parents, siblings, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and in-laws in Polish. Family is an essential part of Polish culture, and being able to discuss family members will help you connect with native speakers on a deeper level. Keep practicing and using these words in conversations to improve your Polish language skills.
Videos
15 Must-Know Family Words in Polish - YouTube
Rodzina - The family - Polish vocabulary - YouTube
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