When meeting someone for the first time you always feel the need to introduce them to your family members and loved ones, because you would want to get to know them and let them know more about your own family. In these situations, you will need to know how to explain your relation to each member of the family. Keeping in mind that during the process of learning the Arabic language, you will start to understand the importance of family bonds in the Arabian culture, therefore, you will want to use these names in the future! 


Let’s take a look together on some names referring to a family member:


Arabic

Transliteration

English

عائِلَتي

/ʻaaʼilatee/


My family

أَبي

/ʼabee/


My father

أُمّي

/ʼummee/


My mother

أَخي

/ʼakhee/


My brother

أُخْتي

/ʼukhtee/


My sister

جَدّي

/jaddee/


My grandfather

جَدَّتي

/jaddatee/


My grandmother

خَالي

أَو

عَمّي

/khaalee/ (Maternal)

or

/ʻammee/ (Paternal)


My uncle

خَالَتي

أَو

عَمَّتي

/khaalatee/ (Maternal)

or

/ʻammatee/ (Paternal)


My aunt



So, when introducing yourself and your family members to someone new, make sure you keep these words in mind to surprise them with your Arabic language knowledge! 


Show them how important family bond is to you and engage in the Arabian culture. If you would like to learn more about the cultural aspects of the Arabic language, make sure you download the Kaleela app to find out more about the Arabian culture. Visit kaleela.com for more info.

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