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Catalan → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and Relationships → Describing Relationships

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and phrases to describe relationships in Catalan. You will learn about different types of relationships, such as marital status, family ties, and friendships. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Catalan Course," designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basics of the Catalan language.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Things in Catalan & Telling Time.

Marital Status

Here are some phrases you can use to describe marital status in Catalan:

Catalan Pronunciation English
Estic casat/casada [əsˈtik kəˈzat/kəˈzadə] I am married (male/female)
Estic solter/soltera [əsˈtik suɫˈte/suɫˈteɾə] I am single (male/female)
Estic divorciat/divorciada [əsˈtik diβorˈsjat/diβorˈsjadə] I am divorced (male/female)

Examples:

  • El meu germà està casat
  • La meva germana és soltera
  • El meu pare està divorciat

Family Ties

Here are some phrases you can use to describe family ties in Catalan:

Catalan Pronunciation English
Real [rəˈaɫ] Realy
Mare [ˈmaɾə] Mother
Pare [ˈpaɾə] Father
Filla [ˈfiʎə] Daughter
Fill [fiʎ] Son
Germana [ʒərˈmana] Sister
Germà [ʒərˈma] Brother
Tia [ˈtja] Aunt
Tiu [ˈtju] Uncle
Cosina [kuˈzina] Cousin (female)
Cosi [ˈkɔzi] Cousin (male)
Avia [əˈβiə] Grandmother
Avi [əˈβi] Grandfather
Net [ˈnɛt] Grandson/granddaughter

Examples:

  • La meva mare és mestra
  • Tinc un germà petit
  • El meu avi fa molts exercicis

Friendship

Here are some phrases you can use to describe friendships in Catalan:

Catalan Pronunciation English
Amic [əˈmik] Friend (male)
Amiga [əˈmiɣə] Friend (female)
Millor amic [miʎˈɔr əˈmik] Best friend (male)
Millor amiga [miʎˈɔr əˈmiɣə] Best friend (female)

Examples:

  • El meu amic és músic
  • La meva millor amiga és periodista

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned vocabulary and phrases to describe relationships in Catalan, including marital status, family ties, and friendships. Use these phrases to have basic conversations about people's lives and relationships. Continue to practice these phrases in context to become more confident in your Catalan speaking and listening skills.


Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Stores and Public Buildings & Literary and academic vocabulary.

Table of Contents - Catalan Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Catalan


Greetings and Introductions


Articles and Nouns


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Catalan Culture

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