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Parivaar in English: Family (परिवार)
Family
Hindi (Devanagari)
परिवार
Hindi (English letters)
parivaar
परिवार (parivaar) can be expressed as “Family” in English. For example: “Where does your family live?”
“parivaar” kehna ho, to English mein “Family” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Making small talk
Where does your family live?
आपका परिवार कहाँ रहता है?
aapka parivaar kahaan rehta hai?
How to pronounce “Family”
Say it in English
FA-muh-lee
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Family: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Family | परिवार parivaar The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Where does your family live? | आपका परिवार कहाँ रहता है? aapka parivaar kahaan rehta hai? Making small talk | Making small talk |
| This Sunday I'm with family. | इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ। is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon. Talking about weekend plans | Talking about weekend plans |
“Family” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Where does your family live?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Family” in English sentences
1. Making small talk
Where does your family live?
आपका परिवार कहाँ रहता है?
aapka parivaar kahaan rehta hai?
2. Talking about weekend plans
This Sunday I'm with family.
इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ।
is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon.
3. Showing a photo
This is my whole family.
यह मेरा पूरा परिवार है।
yah mera poora parivaar hai.
Common mistakes with “Family”
Instead of
Where does yours family live?
Say this
Where does your family live?
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
This Sunday I is with family.
Say this
This Sunday I'm with family.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
A new coworker asks about your background
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your family in India or abroad?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका परिवार भारत में है या बाहर?
aapka parivaar Bharat mein hai ya baahar?
You
My family lives in Delhi.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरा परिवार दिल्ली में रहता है।
mera parivaar Dilli mein rehta hai.
Partner
Nice! Is it a big family?
Show Hindi meaning
अच्छा! परिवार बड़ा है क्या?
achha! parivaar bada hai kya?
You
Yes, parents and two brothers are in the family.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, माता-पिता और दो भाई हैं परिवार में।
haan, maata-pita aur do bhai hain parivaar mein.
Your turn: use “Family”
Say this in English: इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ। (is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
This Sunday I'm with family.
इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ।
is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon.
Compare your word order with “This Sunday I'm with family.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Family” in English
Parivaar ko English mein kya kehte hain?
परिवार (parivaar) can be expressed as “Family” in English. For example: “Where does your family live?”
What does “Family” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Family” means परिवार (parivaar). The sentence “Where does your family live?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Family” in a sentence?
This Sunday I'm with family. Hindi meaning: इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ। (is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon.). “Family” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Where does your family live?” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Family”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
