Family is an essential aspect of culture, and knowing family-related vocabulary in Hebrew can be helpful in various social situations. Here’s a comprehensive list of common family terms and relationships in Hebrew.

 

Family Members

 

- Family: משפחה (Mishpacha)

- Parent: הורה (Hora)

  - Father: אב (Ab)

  - Mother: אם (Em)

- Sibling: אח/אחות (Ach/Achot)

  - Brother: אח (Ach)

  - Sister: אחות (Achot)

- Grandparent: סבא/סבתא (Saba/Savta)

  - Grandfather: סבא (Saba)

  - Grandmother: סבתא (Savta)

- Child: ילד (Yeled)

  - Son: בן (Ben)

  - Daughter: בת (Bat)

 

Extended Family

 

- Uncle: דוד (Dod) [mother's brother], דודה (Doda) [father's brother]

- Aunt: דודה (Doda) [mother's sister], דוד (Dod) [father's sister]

- Cousin: בן דוד/בת דוד (Ben Dod/Bat Dod)

- Nephew: בן דוד (Ben Dod)

- Niece: בת דוד (Bat Dod)

- In-Law: חותן/כלה (Chatan/Kala) [son-in-law/daughter-in-law], חותנא/חמותא (Chatana/Chamuta) [father-in-law/mother-in-law]

 

Immediate Family

 

- Husband: חבר (Chaver)

- Wife: אישה (Isha)

- Spouse: בן זוג (Ben Zog) [male], בת זוג (Bat Zog) [female]

- Partner: שותף/שותפה (Shutf/Shutfah)

- Fiancé: פונדק (Pondak) [male], פונדקית (Pondakit) [female]

- Fiancée: פונדק (Pondak) [male], פונדקית (Pondakit) [female]

 

Family Relations

 

- Marriage: נישואים (Nisuim)

- Divorce: גירושין (Girushin)

- Separation: נפרד (Nifrad)

- Engagement: אירוסין (Irusim)

- Birth: לידה (Lida)

- Adoption: אימוץ (Imutz)

- Death: מוות (Mavet)

- Funeral: קבורה (Kevura)

 

Addressing Family Members

 

- Formal Address: את/אתה (At/Ata) [for female/male]

- Informal Address: את/אתה (At/Ata) [for female/male]

- Respectful Address for Parents: אבא/אמא (Abba/Ima) [father/mother]

- Respectful Address for Grandparents: סבא/סבתא (Saba/Savta) [grandfather/grandmother]

 

Other Family Terms

 

- Family Tree: עץ המשפחה (Etz Hamishpacha)

- Ancestor: קודם (Kodem)

- Descendant: צאצא (Tzaza)

- Relative: קרוב (Karov)

- Genealogy: יחסים גנאלוגיים (Yechasim Genealogiyim)

 

Conversational Phrases

 

- How is your family? איך המשפחה שלך? (Eich hamishpacha shelcha?)

- I have two brothers and one sister. יש לי שני אחים ואחות אחת. (Yesh li shnay achim ve'achot achat.)

- My parents live in Jerusalem. הוריי גרים בירושלים. (Hora'i garim b'Yerushalayim.)

 

Conclusion

With this family vocabulary and phrases, you'll be better equipped to discuss familial relationships and address family members in Hebrew. Whether you're talking about your immediate family, extended relatives, or family-related events, understanding these terms will enrich your communication skills and cultural understanding.