Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Vocabulary/Family-Members
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As a teacher of Standard Moroccan Tamazight for twenty years, I am excited to share with you the names of family members in Tamazight and how to use them in sentences. Family is an important aspect of Moroccan culture, and having a solid understanding of these terms will help you navigate social situations with ease.
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Immediate Family
Here are the most common family members you may encounter within immediate family:
Parents
| Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أب | ab | father |
| أم | am | mother |
Siblings
| Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أخ | akh | brother |
| أخت | akht | sister |
Extended Family
Extended family is highly valued in Moroccan culture. Here are some terms for extended family members:
Grandparents
| Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جد | jd | grandfather |
| جدة | jda | grandmother |
Aunts and Uncles
| Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خال | khal | maternal uncle |
| دادو | dadu | paternal uncle |
| خالة | khala | maternal aunt |
| عمة | 3ma | paternal aunt |
Cousins
| Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ابن العم | ibn l3m | male cousin (son of uncle) |
| ابن الخالة | ibn lkhalaa | male cousin (son of aunt) |
| بنت العم | bnt l3m | female cousin (daughter of uncle) |
| بنت الخالة | bnt lkhalaa | female cousin (daughter of aunt) |
Using Family Members in Sentences
Now that you know the names of family members in Tamazight, you can use them in sentences to better communicate with others. Here are some examples:
- My sister is studying at the university.
- Achtay ttwassa3t f ttkllya.
- أختي تدرس في الجامعة.
- His grandfather is very old.
- Jjed dyalu mzyn.
- جديد يالو مزين.
- Our cousins are visiting us next week.
- Izmarn l3ozrin nit wass naknnu daynin dma3na.
- ابناء العم و الخالة ديالنا راح يديرو لينا زيارة خلال الأسبوع الجاي.
Remember, family is important in Moroccan culture, and showing respect and using proper terms when addressing family members is essential when building relationships.
Other Lessons
- Travel Dialogue Practice
- Family
- Numbers
- Asking for Directions
- Languages
- Animals
- At the Market
- Parts of the Body
- Feelings and Emotions
- Common Phrases
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