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Ukrainian Vocabulary: Family Members[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. Family is an important part of Ukrainian culture, and knowing the names of different family members will help you in your everyday conversations. Whether you are talking about your own family or asking someone about their family, this lesson will provide you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to communicate effectively. Let's get started!
Immediate Family Members[edit | edit source]
The immediate family consists of the people who are closest to us and with whom we have daily interactions. These family members play a significant role in our lives and are usually the first people we learn to identify and address. Let's learn the Ukrainian words for immediate family members:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Мати | [ma'tɪ] | Mother |
Батько | ['bɑtʲ.ko] | Father |
Дочка | ['dotʃ.ka] | Daughter |
Син | [sin] | Son |
Сестра | ['sɛs.tra] | Sister |
Брат | ['brat] | Brother |
Now that we know the Ukrainian words for immediate family members, let's practice using them in sentences:
- Моя мати має двох сестер. (My mother has two sisters.)
- Я люблю гратися з моїм братом. (I love playing with my brother.)
Extended Family Members[edit | edit source]
In addition to immediate family members, we also have extended family members who are a part of our larger family network. Although we may not interact with them on a daily basis, these family members still hold a special place in our lives. Let's learn the Ukrainian words for extended family members:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Дідусь | ['di.dusʲ] | Grandfather |
Бабуся | [ba'bu.sʲa] | Grandmother |
Дід | [di:d] | Grandfather (informal) |
Баба | ['ba.ba] | Grandmother (informal) |
Онук | [o'nuk] | Grandson |
Онука | [o'nʊ.ka] | Granddaughter |
Тітка | ['tit.ka] | Aunt |
Дядько | ['dʲɑdʲ.ko] | Uncle |
Кузен | [ku'zɛn] | Cousin (male) |
Кузина | [ku'zɪ.na] | Cousin (female) |
Let's practice using the Ukrainian words for extended family members in sentences:
- Моя бабуся готує найсмачніші страви. (My grandmother cooks the most delicious dishes.)
- Мій дідусь розповідає цікаві історії про минуле. (My grandfather tells interesting stories about the past.)
Family Relationships[edit | edit source]
In addition to learning the names of family members, it is important to know how to refer to them in different contexts. Here are some common Ukrainian words and phrases used to express family relationships:
- Родичі (ro-dy-chi) - relatives
- Батьки (baht-ki) - parents
- Діти (di-ty) - children
- Сім'я (sim-ya) - family
Let's see these words in action:
- У нас багато родичів. (We have many relatives.)
- Діти - найбільше щастя у житті. (Children are the greatest happiness in life.)
Now it's time for you to practice using the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. Use these words and phrases to have conversations with your classmates or Ukrainian-speaking friends. The more you practice, the more natural your conversations will become!
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned the vocabulary for family members in Ukrainian. We explored the names of immediate and extended family members, as well as common words and phrases related to family relationships. By practicing these words and phrases in sentences and conversations, you will be able to communicate effectively when talking about your family or asking someone about theirs. Keep practicing and building your Ukrainian vocabulary!
Videos[edit | edit source]
Ukrainian Possessive Pronouns + Family Vocabulary | Ukrainian ...[edit | edit source]
Family in Ukrainian - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
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