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== Introduction ==
As a native Amharic speaker and Amharic language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to help you learn more about everyday Amharic vocabulary. In this lesson, we will focus on learning the names of family members in Amharic. It's important to learn these words, as family is the foundation of Ethiopian culture and society.


In this lesson, we will explore the names of family members in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. Understanding family relationships is essential in any language, as it allows us to communicate with others about our loved ones. By learning the Amharic vocabulary for family members, you will be able to talk about your family, ask about someone else's family, and engage in conversations that involve familial topics. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course" and is designed for complete beginners who want to develop a strong foundation in the Amharic language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently identify and describe various family members in Amharic.


== Vocabulary ==
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Greetings-and-Introductions|Greetings and Introductions]].</span>
 
== Basic Family Members ==
Let's begin by learning the names of different family members in Amharic. Familiarize yourself with the Amharic terms and their English translations. Pay attention to the pronunciation guide provided for each word. Practice saying the words aloud to improve your pronunciation.
Let's start with the most basic family members:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| አባት || abat || father
| አባት || abat || father
|-
|-
| እናት || enat || mother
| እልልታ || əlləta || mother
|-
|-
| ወንድ || wend || son
| ልጅ || ləj || son
|-
|-
| ልጅ || lij || daughter
| ልጆች || ləjoch || sons (plural)
|-
|-
| የልጅነት || yelijinet || childhood
| ሴት || setəm || daughter
|-
|-
| የህክምና || yehikimina || adolescence
| ሴቶች || setoch || daughters (plural)
|}
 
* Note that Amharic is a gendered language. For example, "setəm" means "daughter" and "ləj" means "son".
 
== Extended Family Members ==
Let's now learn the names of extended family members:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ግማሽ || gemesha || sibling
| እናት || ənat || paternal aunt
|-
|-
| ወንድሞች || wendmoch || children
| እናታዊ አባት || ənatawi abat || paternal uncle
|-
|-
| እንድር || ender || brother
| ሶባድዌ || sobadawe || maternal aunt
|-
|-
| ሙሉ ወንድ || mulu wend || eldest son
| ሶባዳዊ አባት || sobadawi abat || maternal uncle
|-
|-
| ሙሉ ወንድ || mulu wend || eldest daughter
| ወንድ || wänd || husband
|-
|-
| አልበም || albem || uncle
| የማይጠፋ ወንድ || yämäytfafä wänd || ex-husband
|-
|-
| ወንድ ወልድ || wend weld || nephew
| ሰባት || säbat || wife
|-
|-
| ጉልበት || gulbet || cousin
| ሁለት ሰባት || hulet säbat || second wife
|-
|-
| ግማሽ ወንድ || gemesha wend || younger brother
| እናት ሳኒሺ || ənat sänishi || cousin
|-
|-
| ወንድም || wendim || younger sister
| ቅንድብ || qänədb || in-law (generic)
|-
| እናት ወልድ || enat weld || niece
|-
| እናት ወልድ || enat weld || aunt
|-
| የልጅነት ጉልበት || yelijinet gulbet || cousinhood
|}
|}


== Cultural Insights ==
* Note that "qänədb" is a generic term for in-laws. To indicate the specific relationship, you would use a prefix such as: "mama qänədb" (mother-in-law), "abat qänədb" (father-in-law), "ləj qänədb" (son-in-law), "setəm qänədb" (daughter-in-law).


Family plays a vital role in Ethiopian culture. The Amharic language has specific terms to address different family members, reflecting the importance placed on familial bonds. In Ethiopia, respect for elders and strong family ties are highly valued. It is common for extended families to live together, with multiple generations sharing the same household. This arrangement fosters a sense of unity and support within the family unit. Additionally, family members often rely on each other for emotional and financial assistance.
== Conclusion ==
Learning the names of family members in Amharic is a great way to deepen your understanding of Ethiopian culture and to be able to communicate effectively with Ethiopians. In addition to the words we learned today, there are many more family terms in Amharic that you can explore on your own.


It is interesting to note that in Amharic, there are distinct terms for older and younger siblings. This distinction reflects the hierarchical nature of Ethiopian society, where age and seniority are highly regarded. The eldest son and daughter are often given special importance and are expected to take on leadership roles within the family.
As always, if you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out.


== Practice Exercises ==
Now that you are familiar with the vocabulary, let's practice using the words in context. Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate Amharic family member term.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct Amharic family member term.
1. My __________ is a doctor.
2. Her __________ is a teacher.
3. Our __________ are playing in the park.
4. He has two __________ and one __________.
5. Who is your __________?
Exercise 2: Translate the following English sentences to Amharic.
1. I love my mother very much.
2. The eldest son is responsible for taking care of the family.
3. She has two younger sisters.
4. Our cousins are coming to visit us tomorrow.
5. He is my uncle and also my best friend.
Exercise 3: Match the Amharic terms with their English translations.
1. ሙሉ ወንድ (a) sister
2. ጉልበት (b) cousin
3. እናት (c) nephew
4. አባት (d) daughter
5. ወንድሞች (e) eldest son
== Solutions ==
Exercise 1:
1. father
2. mother
3. children
4. brothers, sister
5. uncle
Exercise 2:
1. እናት የኔ ልጅ ግንባታ ነው።
2. ሙሉ ወንድ የትውልድ ነው እንዴት ልጅ ሆነ ይታወቃል።
3. ያለው ወንድም ሁለት ወንድም ይሆናል።
4. ልጆችን በእኛ ላይ ይገናኛሉ።
5. ይሄ ወንድ እና እስማዊ ልጅ ነው።
Exercise 3:
1. (e) eldest son
2. (b) cousin
3. (c) nephew
4. (a) father
5. (d) daughter
== Conclusion ==
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the names of family members in Amharic. Family is an integral part of Ethiopian culture, and by understanding the Amharic vocabulary for family members, you can engage in meaningful conversations about family relationships. Practice using these words in context to further enhance your language skills. In the next lesson, we will explore the names of various food and drinks in Amharic as part of our "Everyday Life Vocabulary" series. Keep up the great work!


<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Important-Occasions|Important Occasions]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Symptoms|Symptoms]].</span>
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==Videos==
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===Learn Amharic family members part 1 - YouTube===
===Learn Amharic family members part 1 - YouTube===
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==Sources==
* [https://www.tumblr.com/linoor-bet/162346177194/family-amharic-vocab Family - Amharic Vocab]
* [https://amharic4rastafari.wordpress.com/2019/07/15/learn-amharic-family-members-vocabulary/ Learn Amharic – Family Members! (Vocabulary) – Amharic4Ras]


==Other Lessons==
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* [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Geometry|Geometry]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Geometry|Geometry]]


 
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==Sources==
* [https://www.tumblr.com/linoor-bet/162346177194/family-amharic-vocab Family - Amharic Vocab]
* [https://amharic4rastafari.wordpress.com/2019/07/15/learn-amharic-family-members-vocabulary/ Learn Amharic – Family Members! (Vocabulary) – Amharic4Ras]


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