Editing Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Family

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Greetings to all!

In this session, we will be sharing some commonly used words in the family along with their Persian pronunciation. 

In Iran, family is highly valued and extended families are common. Respect for elders, traditional gender roles, and [[Language/Iranian-persian/Culture/The-Practice-of-Tarof-in-Iran|the practice of tarof]] are important aspects of Iranian family culture. Family gatherings, hospitality, and support for one another are also emphasized.

==Words==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''English Word'''
!'''Pronunciation in Persian'''
!'''Writing in Persian'''
|-
|Family
|khanevadeh
|خانواده
|-
|Great grandfather - Great grandmother
|pedare pedarbozorg -madare madarbozorg
|پدر پدربزرگ - مادر مادربزرگ
|-
|Grandfather -Grandmother
|pedarbozorg - madarbozorg /bababozorg - mamanbozorg
|پدربزرگ - مادر بزرگ / بابا بزرگ - مامان بزرگ
|-
|Dad - Father
|baba-pedar
|بابا - پدر
|-
|Mom-Mother
|maman-madar
|مامان - مادر
|-
|Brother
|baradar
|برادر - داداش
|-
|Sister
|khahar
|خواهر - آبجی
|-
|Son
|pesar
|پسر
|-
|Daughter
|dokhtar
|دختر
|-
|Husband
|hamsar / shohar 
|شوهر / همسر
|-
|Wife
|hamsar / zan
|زن / خانم / همسر
|-
|Grandchild
|nave
|نوه
|-
|Nephew
|pesare khahar ya baradar
|خواهرزاده و برادر زاده ی پسر
|-
|Niece
|dokhtare khahar ya baradar
|خواهر زاده و برادر زاده ی دختر
|-
|Uncle
|amu-daie
|عمو - دایی
|-
|Aunt
|khale-amme
|عمه - خاله
|-
|Sister Husband
|shohar khahar / bajenagh
|شوهر خواهر / باجناق
|-
|Brother's wife
|zan dadash / zan baradar / jari
|زن داداش / زن برادر / جاری
|-
|Stepfather
|napedari
|ناپدری - شوهر ننه
|-
|Stepmother
|namadari
|نامادری - زن بابا
|-
|Father - in - law
|pedar zan / pedar khanom - pedar shohar / pedare hamsar
|پدر زن / پدر خانم - پدر شوهر
پدر همسر
|-
|Mother - in - law
|madar zan-madar shohar...
|مادر زن - مادر شوهر
|-
|Brother - in - law
|baradar zan / baradar khanom - baradar shohar / baradare hamsar
|ناپدری
|-
|Sister - in - law
|khahar zan / khahar khanom - khahar shohar / khahare hamsar
|خواهر زن / خواهر خانم - خواهر شوهر / خواهر  همسر
|-
|Son - in - law / groom 
|damad
|داماد
|-
|Daughter - n - law / Bride
|aroos
|عروس
|-
|Half brother
|baradar natani
|برادر ناتنی
|-
|Half sister
|khahar natani
|خواهر ناتنی
|}

==Interesting Facts about Family in Iran==
Family is an important institution in Iranian culture. Here are some facts about family in Iran:

Extended families are common in Iran. It is not uncommon for several generations to live under one roof or in close proximity to each other.

Respect for elders is highly valued in Iranian culture. Older family members are often consulted for their wisdom and experience, and their opinions are given great weight.

The concept of tarof is a traditional practice in Iranian culture that involves insisting on paying for everything as a sign of hospitality and respect. This can extend to family gatherings where everyone will try to outdo each other in insisting on paying for the meal or offering gifts.

Marriage and family are considered very important in Iran. It is customary for Iranians to marry relatively young, and having children is seen as a major life goal.

Gender roles are fairly traditional in Iranian families, with men being expected to be the primary breadwinners and women taking care of the household and children. However, this is slowly changing as more women enter the workforce and gain greater independence.

Family gatherings are common in Iranian culture, particularly during religious holidays and special occasions. These gatherings often involve large meals and plenty of socializing.

Hospitality is highly valued in Iranian culture, and guests are treated with great respect and generosity. This extends to family members, who are expected to be welcoming and hospitable to their relatives.

Family is often seen as a source of support and comfort in Iran. Iranians place great importance on the bonds between family members and the role that family plays in helping individuals navigate the challenges of life.


== Practice Phrases: ==

# My mother's name is Fatemeh. (نام مادر من فاطمه است - Name madar man Fatemeh ast)
# My father is a teacher. (پدرم معلم است - Pedaram moallem ast)
# I have two brothers and one sister. (دو برادر و یک خواهر دارم - Do baradar va yek khahar daram)
# My uncle is very kind. (عموی من بسیار مهربان است - Amu-ye man besyar mehraban ast)
# Our family gathers every Friday. (خانواده ما هر جمعه می‌گردند - Khanevadeh ma har jome migirand)

== Quiz: ==

# How do you say "family" in Persian?
# What is the term for "father" in Persian?
# How do you say "sister-in-law" in Persian?
# What is the term for "grandfather" in Persian?
# What is the term for "daughter-in-law" in Persian?

=== Answers: ===

# خانواده (khanevadeh)
# پدر (pedar) or بابا (baba)
# خواهر زن / خواهر خانم - خواهر شوهر / خواهر همسر (khahar zan / khahar khanom - khahar shohar / khahare hamsar)
# پدربزرگ (pedarbozorg) or بابا بزرگ (bababozorg)
# عروس (aroos)

==Videos==
At last, review some of the family vocabulary in video:

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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Mammal|Mammal]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Herbs-and-Spices|Herbs and Spices]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Be-angry-with-someone|Be angry with someone]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Animal-Sounds|Animal Sounds]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Maps|Maps]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Car|Car]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Measurement|Measurement]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Soccer|Soccer]]
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Thank-You|How to say Thank You]]
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