Today, you’ll learn how to describe your family in Greek.
We’ll talk about family – one of the most important parts of Greek culture.
After this lesson, you’ll have all the vocabulary and phrases you need to introduce and describe your family in Greek.
Let’s get started!
We’ll talk about family – one of the most important parts of Greek culture.
After this lesson, you’ll have all the vocabulary and phrases you need to introduce and describe your family in Greek.
Let’s get started!
Basic Family Vocabulary in Greek
First, let’s go over some basic family terms in Greek. These words will help you introduce each family member.
Family – oικογένεια
Father – πατέρας or μπαμπάς
Mother – μητέρα or μαμά
Parents – γονείς
Brother – αδελφός
Sister – αδελφή
Siblings – αδέλφια
Son – γιος
Daughter – κόρη
Child – παιδί
Children – παιδιά
my husband – ο άντρας μου
my wife – η γυναίκα μου
Now you know the words for your immediate family members!
For example, ‘My mother’ is ‘I mitéra mou’ and ‘My father’ is ‘O patéras mou.’
Family – oικογένεια
Father – πατέρας or μπαμπάς
Mother – μητέρα or μαμά
Parents – γονείς
Brother – αδελφός
Sister – αδελφή
Siblings – αδέλφια
Son – γιος
Daughter – κόρη
Child – παιδί
Children – παιδιά
my husband – ο άντρας μου
my wife – η γυναίκα μου
Now you know the words for your immediate family members!
For example, ‘My mother’ is ‘I mitéra mou’ and ‘My father’ is ‘O patéras mou.’
Extended Family Vocabulary in Greek
Next, let’s expand into some words for extended family.
Here’s how to talk about your aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
Grandfather παππούς
Grandmother γιαγιά
Uncle θείος
Aunt θεία
Cousin (male) ξάδελφος
Cousin (female) ξαδέλφη
Cousins Ξαδέλφια
Nephew ανιψιός
Niece ανιψιά
With these words, you can describe your extended family.
For instance, if you want to say ‘my cousin,’ you’d say ‘ο ξάδελφος μου’ for a male cousin or ‘η ξαδέλφη μου’ for a female cousin.
Here’s how to talk about your aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
Grandfather παππούς
Grandmother γιαγιά
Uncle θείος
Aunt θεία
Cousin (male) ξάδελφος
Cousin (female) ξαδέλφη
Cousins Ξαδέλφια
Nephew ανιψιός
Niece ανιψιά
With these words, you can describe your extended family.
For instance, if you want to say ‘my cousin,’ you’d say ‘ο ξάδελφος μου’ for a male cousin or ‘η ξαδέλφη μου’ for a female cousin.
Phrases to Describe Family Members in Greek
Now, let’s put these words into action!
Here are some phrases to describe your family members.
I have a big family. Έχω μεγάλη οικογένεια.
I have two brothers and one sister. Έχω δύο αδελφούς και μία αδελφή.
My father’s name is… Τον πατέρα μου τον λένε…
My mother is a teacher.Η μητέρα μου είναι δασκάλα.
I have three children. Έχω τρία παιδιά.
With these phrases, you can share information about your family in more detail.
Here are some phrases to describe your family members.
I have a big family. Έχω μεγάλη οικογένεια.
I have two brothers and one sister. Έχω δύο αδελφούς και μία αδελφή.
My father’s name is… Τον πατέρα μου τον λένε…
My mother is a teacher.Η μητέρα μου είναι δασκάλα.
I have three children. Έχω τρία παιδιά.
With these phrases, you can share information about your family in more detail.
Example
Με λένε Πέτρο. Έίμαι παντρεμένος. Την γυναίκα μου την λένε Μαρία. Έχω 2 παιδιά. Ο γιος μου είναι ο Κώστας και η κόρη μου είναι η Σοφία. Η γυναίκα μου είναι δασκάλα. Έχω έναν αδελφό. Τον λένε Βασίλη. Ο αδελφός μου έχει ένα παιδί. Ο ανιψιός μου είναι 10 χρονών.
Translation
My name is Petros. I’m married. My wife’s name is Maria. I have 2 kids. My son’s name is Kostas and my daughter’s name is Sophia. My wife is a teacher. I have a brother. His name is Vasilis. My brother has a kid. My nephew is 10 years old.
Translation
My name is Petros. I’m married. My wife’s name is Maria. I have 2 kids. My son’s name is Kostas and my daughter’s name is Sophia. My wife is a teacher. I have a brother. His name is Vasilis. My brother has a kid. My nephew is 10 years old.
Talking About Family Activities and Traditions
Family time and traditions are a big part of Greek culture.
Let’s go over some vocabulary and phrases to describe these moments
We spend time together
Περνάμε χρόνο μαζί
We go on vacation
Πηγαίνουμε διακοπές
We celebrate Christmas together
Γιορτάζουμε τα Χριστούγεννα μαζί
Let’s go over some vocabulary and phrases to describe these moments
We spend time together
Περνάμε χρόνο μαζί
We go on vacation
Πηγαίνουμε διακοπές
We celebrate Christmas together
Γιορτάζουμε τα Χριστούγεννα μαζί
Asking About Someone Else’s Family in Greek
Now let’s cover some questions so you can ask others about their family too. These are great for starting conversations!
Do you have siblings?
Έχεις αδέλφια;
What does your father do?
Τι δουλειά κάνει ο πατέρας σου;
Do you have children?
Έχεις παιδιά;
These questions are easy to remember and really help build a friendly connection.
Do you have siblings?
Έχεις αδέλφια;
What does your father do?
Τι δουλειά κάνει ο πατέρας σου;
Do you have children?
Έχεις παιδιά;
These questions are easy to remember and really help build a friendly connection.
That’s all for today!
And there you have it – a complete guide to talking about family in Greek! Now you can introduce your family members, share your family traditions, and ask others about theirs.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning
And there you have it – a complete guide to talking about family in Greek! Now you can introduce your family members, share your family traditions, and ask others about theirs.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning
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