Immediate Family Members
Italian has several words for immediate family members, including:
- Padre (father)
- Madre (mother)
- Figlio/a (son/daughter)
- Fratello/sorella (brother/sister)
- Nonno/a (grandfather/grandmother)
Extended Family Members
In addition to immediate family, there are also words for extended family members, including:
- Zio/zia (uncle/aunt)
- Cugino/a (cousin)
- Nipote (grandchild/niece/nephew)
- Suocero/a (father-in-law/mother-in-law)
- Genero/nuora (son-in-law/daughter-in-law)
Family Relationships
It’s important to know the relationships between family members in Italian. Some common relationships include:
- Genitore (parent)
- Prozio/a (great-uncle/great-aunt)
- Bisnonno/a (great-grandfather/great-grandmother)
- Pronipote (great-grandchild)
Family Vocabulary in Context
Using family vocabulary in context is a great way to practice and improve your Italian skills. Some example sentences include:
- Mio padre è medico. (My father is a doctor.)
- Mia madre è molto premurosa. (My mother is very caring.)
- Ho tre fratelli. (I have three brothers.)
- Mio zio è un avvocato. (My uncle is a lawyer.)
- Mia cugina studia all’università . (My cousin studies at university.)
Common Expressions and Phrases
Finally, there are several common expressions and phrases related to family in Italian, including:
- In famiglia (in the family)
- Venire da una famiglia numerosa (to come from a large family)
- Fare parte della stessa famiglia (to be part of the same family)
- Creare una famiglia propria (to create one’s own family)
ITALIAN VOCABULARY!