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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore Tigrinya vocabulary related to family members. Family is an important aspect of Tigrinya culture, and it is essential to have a good understanding of family terms to communicate effectively in Tigrinya. We will cover the basic terms for immediate family members such as mother, father, brother, and sister, as well as extended family terms like aunt, uncle, and cousin. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family and address various family members in Tigrinya.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some basic Tigrinya vocabulary for family members. Familiarizing yourself with these terms will enable you to have meaningful conversations about your family and understand others when they talk about their own family.

Immediate Family[edit | edit source]

Here are the Tigrinya words for immediate family members:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
እየሱ	eyyu	father
እናተ	enat	mother
ወንድ	wänd	son
ልጅ	lij	daughter
የቤት	yebet	house
ወንድም	wändim	child
እናት	enat	girl
ልጅም	lijim	boy
ልዩ	leyew	my
ልናስ	länas	your
ልክ	lək	his/her
እንሆ	enho	our
ልንሆ	lənho	your
ልናሆ	länho	their

Extended Family[edit | edit source]

In addition to immediate family members, it is important to know the terms for extended family members in Tigrinya. Here are some common ones:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
የጀግና	yejigna	uncle
የሴት	yeset	aunt
የቤት ልጅ	yebet lij	cousin
የሴት ልጅ	yeset lij	cousin
የወንድ	yewänd	brother-in-law
የእናት	yenat	sister-in-law

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Family holds great importance in Tigrinya culture. It is the foundation of society, and strong family ties are highly valued. In Tigrinya culture, it is common for extended family members to live together or in close proximity, fostering a sense of unity and support. Elders are highly respected and play a significant role in decision-making processes within the family.

Additionally, Tigrinya culture places a strong emphasis on filial piety, which is the respect and honor shown towards parents and elders. Children are expected to take care of their parents in their old age and maintain a strong bond with their immediate and extended family members.

Historically, the Tigrinya-speaking regions have been influenced by various civilizations, including the Aksumite Empire and the Ethiopian Empire. These influences have shaped Tigrinya culture, including its family structure and values.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Tigrinya family vocabulary.

Exercise 1: Match the Tigrinya word with its English translation.

እየሱ
እናተ
ወንድ
ልጅ
የቤት
ወንድም
እናት
ልጅም
ልዩ
ልናስ
ልክ
እንሆ
ልንሆ
ልናሆ

Solution:

Father
Mother
Son
Daughter
House
Child
Girl
Boy
My
Your
His/Her
Our
Your
Their

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the appropriate Tigrinya word. 1. የቤት ልጅ (yebet ___) - cousin 2. እናት (___) - girl 3. ልጅም (___) - boy 4. ልናስ (___) - your 5. እንሆ (___) - our

Solution: 1. lij 2. enat 3. lijim 4. länas 5. enho

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned Tigrinya vocabulary for family members. Family plays a central role in Tigrinya culture, and knowing these terms will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Tigrinya. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your conversations to solidify your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore Tigrinya vocabulary related to various types of relationships. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Tigrinya Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Common Verbs and Actions

Asking Questions

Food and Dining

Tigrinya Culture and Traditions

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Geography and History

Videos[edit | edit source]

Family Members in Tigrinya - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Tigrinya Lesson (ትምህርቲ ትግርኛ): Family Members | Part 1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Tigrinya Lesson (ትምህርቲ ትግርኛ): Family Members (ኣባላት ስድራ ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+__TOC__
-__TOC__
+== Introduction ==
-<h2>Introduction</h2>
+In this lesson, we will explore Tigrinya vocabulary related to family members. Family is an important aspect of Tigrinya culture, and it is essential to have a good understanding of family terms to communicate effectively in Tigrinya. We will cover the basic terms for immediate family members such as mother, father, brother, and sister, as well as extended family terms like aunt, uncle, and cousin. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your family and address various family members in Tigrinya.
-In this lesson, you will learn essential Tigrinya vocabulary for family members. Knowing these words is important for any beginner Tigrinya learner, as family is an integral part of the Tigrinya-speaking culture. You will learn how to say mother, father, brother, sister, son, and daughter, as well as extended family terms. This lesson is part of the larger "Complete 0 to A1 Tigrinya Course," designed to take you from a complete beginner to an A1 level Tigrinya speaker.
+== Vocabulary ==
-<h2>Tigrinya Family Members Vocabulary</h2>
+Let's start by learning some basic Tigrinya vocabulary for family members. Familiarizing yourself with these terms will enable you to have meaningful conversations about your family and understand others when they talk about their own family.
-<h3>Immediate Family Members</h3>
+=== Immediate Family ===
-Below are common Tigrinya words for parents, siblings, and children:
+Here are the Tigrinya words for immediate family members:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ኣስመራ || Asmara || Mother
+| እየሱ || eyyu || father
+|-
+| እናተ || enat || mother
+|-
+| ወንድ || wänd || son
+|-
+| ልጅ || lij || daughter
+|-
+| የቤት || yebet || house
+|-
+| ወንድም || wändim || child
 |-
-| ኣብርሃ || Abrha || Father
+| እናት || enat || girl
 |-
-| ወንድ || Wänd || Son
+| ልጅም || lijim || boy
 |-
-| ወጋ || Wäga || Daughter
+| ልዩ || leyew || my
 |-
-| አዉርድ || Awerd || Brother (male speaking about his brother)
+| ልናስ || länas || your
 |-
-| ልብ || Läb || Sister (male speaking about his sister)
+| ልክ || lək || his/her
 |-
-| እቲ ኣቦይ || Iti aboy || Brother (female speaking about her brother)
+| እንሆ || enho || our
 |-
-| እቲ ልብ || Iti ləb || Sister (female speaking about her sister)
+| ልንሆ || lənho || your
+|-
+| ልናሆ || länho || their
 |}
-<h3>Extended Family Members</h3>
+=== Extended Family ===
-It's also important to learn Tigrinya vocabulary for extended family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins:
+In addition to immediate family members, it is important to know the terms for extended family members in Tigrinya. Here are some common ones:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ኣድዲ || Adädi || Grandmother (maternal)
+| የጀግና || yejigna || uncle
-|-
-| ሽምብላ || Shimbila || Grandmother (paternal)
-|-
-| ኣቶ || Ato || Grandfather (maternal)
-|-
-| ኣቦይ || Aboy || Grandfather (paternal)
-|-
-| አዝናኝ || Azanägn || Uncle (paternal)
 |-
-| ኣባይ || Abay || Uncle (maternal)
+| የሴት || yeset || aunt
 |-
-| አብረሀ || Abräha || Aunt (paternal)
+| የቤት ልጅ || yebet lij || cousin
 |-
-| ኣቡነ || Abune || Aunt (maternal)
+| የሴት ልጅ || yeset lij || cousin
 |-
-| ወልደት || Wäldät || Daughter-in-law
+| የወንድ || yewänd || brother-in-law
 |-
-| ቤተሰባት || Betäsbät || Sister-in-law
+| የእናት || yenat || sister-in-law
-|-
-| ባሕሪ || Bahri || Brother-in-law
-|-
-| መትወስ || Mattawäs || Cousin
 |}
-<h2>Family Terms Usage</h2>
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Family holds great importance in Tigrinya culture. It is the foundation of society, and strong family ties are highly valued. In Tigrinya culture, it is common for extended family members to live together or in close proximity, fostering a sense of unity and support. Elders are highly respected and play a significant role in decision-making processes within the family.
+Additionally, Tigrinya culture places a strong emphasis on filial piety, which is the respect and honor shown towards parents and elders. Children are expected to take care of their parents in their old age and maintain a strong bond with their immediate and extended family members.
+Historically, the Tigrinya-speaking regions have been influenced by various civilizations, including the Aksumite Empire and the Ethiopian Empire. These influences have shaped Tigrinya culture, including its family structure and values.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Tigrinya family vocabulary.
+Exercise 1: Match the Tigrinya word with its English translation.
+* እየሱ
+* እናተ
+* ወንድ
+* ልጅ
+* የቤት
+* ወንድም
+* እናት
+* ልጅም
+* ልዩ
+* ልናስ
+* ልክ
+* እንሆ
+* ልንሆ
+* ልናሆ
+Solution:
+* Father
+* Mother
+* Son
+* Daughter
+* House
+* Child
+* Girl
+* Boy
+* My
+* Your
+* His/Her
+* Our
+* Your
+* Their
-Learning the vocabulary for family members is one thing, but it's also essential to know how to use it properly in sentences. Here are some example sentences:
+Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the appropriate Tigrinya word.
+. የቤት ልጅ (yebet ___) - cousin
+. እናት (___) - girl
+. ልጅም (___) - boy
+. ልናስ (___) - your
+. እንሆ (___) - our
-* ኣስመራ ኣብርሃ ካብ ሓደ ኣብ ምባል ኣዳራሽ ተስተዋዮም ። (Asmara abrha kab hdä ab mäbal adärash təstewäyom.) - Mother and father are sitting at the table drinking coffee.
+Solution:
-* ወንድ ወንድ ይብል (Wänd wänd yəblə.) - Sons are important.
+. lij
-* ወጋዲ ኣዝናኝ ብርሃን መመስማር እታ ሰፍሓ። (Wägadi azanägn bärhan mämäsämär etä sfäh.) - My uncle's daughter is getting married next week.
+. enat
+. lijim
+. länas
+. enho
-<h2>Conclusion</h2>
+== Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you learned the Tigrinya vocabulary for family members, including immediate and extended family terms. Knowing these words and how to use them properly in sentences is an essential step toward becoming an A1 level Tigrinya speaker. In the next lesson, we will learn Tigrinya vocabulary for various types of relationships, such as friend, neighbor, coworker, and romantic relationships.
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned Tigrinya vocabulary for family members. Family plays a central role in Tigrinya culture, and knowing these terms will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Tigrinya. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your conversations to solidify your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore Tigrinya vocabulary related to various types of relationships. Stay tuned!
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 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXlM23eLlH0</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/4194/tigrinya-english-PictureDictionary-v1-6-1-twosidedprinting-90p.pdf Tigrinya – English Picture Dictionary እንግሊዝኛ፡ ስእላዊ፡ መዝገ ...]
+* [https://www.goethe-verlag.com/book2/EN/ENTI/ENTI004.HTM 50languages English UK - Tigrinya for beginners | Family Members ...]
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tigrinya/Vocabulary Tigrinya Vocabulary]
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