Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Family-Members
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will learn the words for different family members in Odia. Family is an important aspect of every culture, and knowing the vocabulary related to family members is crucial for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family and understand the family relationships of others. Let's get started!
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are the words for various family members in Odia:
Immediate Family[edit | edit source]
Here are the words for immediate family members:
| Odia | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ବାପା | bāpā | Father |
| ବୋଉ | bou | Mother |
| ପୁୁଅ,ଅଣ୍ଡିରା,ଟୋକା,ଟୁକେଲ୍ | puô (used for humans),
anḍira (mostly used in animal contexts), ṭoka,ṭukel |
Son |
| ଝିଅ,ମାଇ,ଟୋକି,ଟୁକେଲ୍ | jhiyô (appropriate for humans),
māi(mostly used for animals), ṭoki,ṭukeli |
Daughter |
| ପୁଅ | puô | Son (formal) |
| ଝିଅ | jhiyô | Daughter (formal) |
| ବର,ଘଇତା,ସ୍ବାମୀ | bôrô (formal usage) , ghôitā,swāmī | Husband |
| ସ୍ତ୍ରୀ,ମାଇକିନା,ପତ୍ନୀ | stri (formal usage),
māikinā, pôtônī |
Wife |
Extended Family[edit | edit source]
Here are the words for extended family members:
| Odia | Pronunciation | English Translation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ଭାଇ | bhāi | Brother (in general) | ||||
| ଭଉଣୀ | bhauṇi | Sister (in general) | ||||
| ଭାଇନା,ନନା | bhāinā,nanā | Elder Brother | ||||
| ଦହରା,ଭାଇ,ସାନ ଭାଇ | daharā ,bhāi ,sāna bhāi | Younger Brother | ||||
| ଦେଇ,ନାନୀ,ଅପା,ନନୀ | dei,nāni,apā,nani | Elder Sister | ||||
| ଭଉଣୀ,ସାନ ଭଉଣୀ | bhauṇi,sāna bhauṇi | Younger Sister | ||||
| ଜେଜେ ବାପା | jeje bāpā | Paternal Grandfather | ||||
| ଜେଜେବୋଉ, ଜେଜେମାଁ | jeje bou,jeje mã | Paternal Grandmom | ||||
| ଅଜା | ajā | Maternal Grandfather | ||||
| ଆଈ | āī | Maternal Grandmom | ||||
| ଦଦେଇ,ବଡ଼ ବାପା | dadei,baḍa bapā | Elder Paternal Uncle (Father's Elder Brother) | ||||
| ଦଦେଇ ମାଁ, ବଡ଼ ମାଁ | dadei mā,baḍamā | Elder Paternal Aunt (Father's Elder Sister-in law) | ||||
| ଦାଦା,କକେଇ,କକା | dādā,kakei,kakā | Younger Paternal Uncle (Father's Brother) | ||||
| ଖୁଡ଼ି,ସାନ ମାଁ | khuḍi,sānamā | Younger Maternal Aunt (Father's Younger Sister-in-law) | ||||
| ବଡ଼ ମାଁମୁ | baḍa mãmu | Elder Maternal Uncle | ||||
| ବଡ଼ ମାଁଇ | baḍa mãi | Elder Paternal Aunt | ||||
| ସାନ ମାଁମୁ | sāna mãmu | Younger Maternal Uncle | ||||
| ସାନ ମାଁଇ | sāna mãi | Younger Maternal Aunt | ||||
| ବଡ଼ ପିଉସି, ବଡ଼ ଅପା, ବଡ଼ ନାନି | baḍa piusi,baḍa apā ,baḍa nāni | Elder Paternal Aunt (Father's Younger sister) | - | ବଡ଼ ପିଉସା | baḍa piusā | Elder Paternal uncle (Father's Elder Sister's Husband) |
| ସାନ ପିଉସି, ସାନ ଅପା, ସାନ ନାନି | sāna piusi ,sāna apā,sāna nāni | Younger Paternal Aunt ( Father's Younger Sister) | ||||
| ସାନ ପିଉସା | sāna piusā | Younger Paternal Uncle (Father's Younger Sister's Husband) | ||||
| ବଡ଼ ମାଉସି | baḍa māusi | Elder Maternal Aunt (Mother's Elder Sister) | ||||
| ବଡ଼ ମଉସା | baḍa mausā | Elder Maternal Uncle (Mother's Elder Sister's husband) | ||||
| ସାନ ମାଉସି | sāna mausi | Younger Maternal Aunt (Mother's Younger Sister) | ||||
| ସାନ ମଉସା | sāna mausā | Younger Maternal Uncle (Mother's Younger Sister's Husband) | ||||
| ଜ୍ବାଇଁ ପୁଅ,ଜୋଇଁ ପୁଅ | jwāin pua,jõin pua | Son-in law | ||||
| ବହୁ | bahu | Daughter-in law | ||||
| ଶଳା | saḷā | Brother-in law (Wife's Brother) | ||||
| ଶାଳି | sāḷi | Sister-in law (Wife's Sister) | ||||
| ଦେଡ଼ୁତା, ଦେଡ଼ସୁର | deḍhuta,deḍhusura, | Elder Brother-in law | ||||
| ଦେଥେଇ, ବଡ଼ ଯା | dethei,baḍa jā | Elder Brother-in law's Wife | ||||
| ଦିଅର | diyara | Younger Brother-in-law | ||||
| ସାନ ଯା | sāna jā | Younger Brother-in law's Wife |
Other Relatives[edit | edit source]
Here are some other words related to family members:
| Odia | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ସହୋଦୟ | Sahodaya | Sibling |
| ପୁତ୍ରବଧୂ | Putrabadhū | Daughter-in-law |
| ସମଦାମୀ | Samadāmī | Brother-in-law (husband's elder brother) |
| ସମଦାମୀଣୀ | Samadāmīṇī | Sister-in-law (husband's elder brother's wife) |
| ସମଦାମୀ | Samadāmī | Brother-in-law (husband's younger brother) |
| ସମଦାମୀଣୀ | Samadāmīṇī | Sister-in-law (husband's younger brother's wife) |
| ସାଧୁବନ୍ଧୁ | Sādhubandhu | Cousin |
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
In Odia culture, family holds a significant place and is considered the backbone of society. Respect for elders and strong family ties are deeply ingrained values. Odia families are typically large and extended, with multiple generations living together under one roof. This close-knit structure fosters a sense of unity and support among family members.
In rural areas of Odisha, the joint family system is still prevalent, where several generations live together in a single household. This system promotes collective decision-making and shared responsibilities. Family members often play an active role in each other's lives, providing emotional and financial support when needed.
The Odia language reflects the importance of family in its vocabulary. There are specific words to address different family members, emphasizing the unique relationships within the family unit. Understanding these terms is essential for navigating social interactions and showing respect to elders and relatives.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding:
Exercise 1: Match the Odia words with their English translations.
| Odia | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ପିତା | Father |
| ମା | Mother |
| ପୁତ୍ର | Son |
| ପୁତ୍ରବଧୂ | Daughter-in-law |
| ସାଳିଆ | Sister-in-law |
Solution:
- ପିତା - Father
- ମା - Mother
- ପୁତ୍ର - Son
- ପୁତ୍ରବଧୂ - Daughter-in-law
- ସାଳିଆ - Sister-in-law
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Odia family member term. 1. My father's brother is my ______. 2. My mother's sister is my ______. 3. The wife of my elder brother is my ______. 4. My son's wife is my ______. 5. My husband's younger brother is my ______. Solution: 1. My father's brother is my ପୁଅ (Pua). 2. My mother's sister is my ମୌସି (Mausi). 3. The wife of my elder brother is my ଜେଠାଣୀ (Jethāṇī). 4. My son's wife is my ପୁତ୍ରବଧୂ (Putrabadhū). 5. My husband's younger brother is my ସମଦାମୀ (Samadāmī).
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the words for different family members in Odia. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to communicate with Odia speakers and understand the dynamics of Odia culture. Keep practicing and exploring the rich world of the Odia language and culture. Best of luck on your language learning journey!
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