Lesson 4: Family and Relationships

In this lesson, you’ll learn family-related vocabulary and how to describe relationships in Marwari. Understanding these terms will help you connect with others in personal conversations. Let’s dive in!

A. Vocabulary for Family Members

1. Baap / Bapuji (बाप / बापूजी) – Father

2. Maasa / Maa (मासा / मां) – Mother

3. Bhai (भाई) – Brother

4. Behen / Didi (बहन / दीदी) – Sister

5. Dada (दादा) – Grandfather (Paternal)

6. Dadi (दादी) – Grandmother (Paternal)

7. Nana (नाना) – Grandfather (Maternal)

8. Nani (नानी) – Grandmother (Maternal)

9. Pati (पति) – Husband

10. Patni / Bai Sa (पत्नी / बाई सा) – Wife

B. Phrases to Talk About Family

1. Mhaara parivaar mein paanch log hain.

(म्हारा परिवार में पांच लोग हैं.) – There are five people in my family.

2. Tharo bhai ku naam su hai?

(थारो भाई कू नाम सूं है?) – What is your brother’s name?

3. Mhaari maa ghani bhalo khaano banave hai.

(म्हारी मां घणी भलो खाणो बनावे है.) – My mother cooks really well.

4. Tamme kuthe rahyo ho?

(तम्मे कूठे रह्यो हो?) – Where do you live?

C. Talking About Marital Relationships

1. Tharo pati kuthe hai?

(थारो पति कूठे है?) – Where is your husband?

2. Mhaari patni ro naam [Name] hai.

(म्हारी पत्नी रो नाम [Name] है.) – My wife’s name is [Name].

3. Thara bacha kitna saal ra hai?

(थारा बच्चा कितना साल रो है?) – How old is your child?

## D. Describing Relationships

1. Mhaaro bhai ghano madadgar hai.

(म्हारो भाई घणो मददगार है.) – My brother is very helpful.

2. Mhaari dadi ghani pyari hai.

(म्हारी दादी घणी प्यारी है.) – My grandmother is very loving.

This completes Lesson 4 🎉

Would you like to practice more or move on to Lesson 5: Basic Commands and Directions? 😊