Family in Arabic
In today’s free lesson you’ll learn how to talk about your family in Arabic. Practice your Arabic pronunciation as you listen to the audio, and while you’re at it – take a closer look at the different ways to say 'my' in Arabic. Speaking about people in Arabic will also help you understand how the Arabic masculine and feminine principles work.
After this lesson you'll be an expert on talking about your family in Arabic!
Resources for further reading:
Talking about Family in Arabic
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اهلي
Ahli
My parents / My relatives
اختي ساكنة في مصر
O7’ti sakna fi Masr
My sister lives in Egypt
اخويا طويل
A7’oya Tawil
My brother is tall
مراتي
Merati
My wife
جوزي
Gozi
My husband
حبيبي
7abibi
My beloved (term of endearment towards males)
حبيبتي
7abibti
My beloved (term of endearment towards females)
ولاد العم
Wilad El 3am
My cousins (children of Father's Brother)
ولاد الخال
Wilad El 7’al
My cousins (children of Mother's Brother)
ولاد عمامي
Wilad 3mamy
My cousins (on Father's side)
ولاد خالى
Wilad 7'aly
My cousins (children of Mother's brothers)
ولاد خالاتي
Wilad 7'laty
My cousins (children of Mother's sisters)
ولاد عماتي
Wilad 3maty
My cousins (children of Father's sisters)
Notice that in English we always use “my,” regardless of the person or group of people we are talking about. In Arabic, the general rule is to add a "ي" (i) at the end of the word to show belonging. Take a good look at the above list and begin to make the connections about gender rules and you will be half-way to understanding how Egyptian people think and speak!
Here are a few recommended Arabic lessons to try next!
- Looking for popular entertainment for going out in Arabic? Check out this lesson.
- Talking about your health in Arabic.
- Break the ice by talking about your hobbies in Arabic.
- Fitting out an apartment in Egypt? Know how to pronounce your household appliances in Arabic.
!مع السلامة (Ma3a essalama!) Goodbye!
Amira Zaki: Rocket Arabic
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