How to talk about your family in Italian
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This lesson will teach you some vocabulary concerning the family.
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Famiglia | Family |
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Genitori | Parents |
Padre | Father |
Madre | Mother |
Moglie | Wife |
Marito | Husband |
Figli | Children/Kids |
Figlio | Son |
Figlia | Daughter |
Fratello | Brother |
Sorella | Sister |
Gemelli | Twins |
Gemello (M) | Twin |
Nonni | Grandparents |
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Nonni | Grandparents |
Nonno | Grandfather |
Nonna | Grandmother |
Nipote (invariable) | Grandson/Granddaughter |
Bisnonno | Great-grandfather |
Bisnonna | Great-grandmother |
Avo | Ancestor |
To distinguish maternal and paternal grandparents, use the adjectives Materno and Paterno.
Remember these adjectives change according to gender and number!
Italian | English |
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Nonno paterno | Paternal grandfather |
Nonne materne | Maternal grandmothers |
Parenti | Relatives |
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Zio | Uncle |
Zia | Aunt |
Nipote (invariable) | Nephew |
Cugino (M) | Cousin |
Keep in mind some peculiarities.
The following words could be easily confused.
Remember: Parenti ≠ Parents
Parenti → Relatives
Parents → Genitori
The Italian language makes no distinctions when talking about nephews.
Nipote is used both for Nephew/Nice and Grandson/Granddaughter.
Suoceri | Parents-in-law |
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Suocero | Father-in-law |
Suocera | Mother-in-law |
Cognato | Brother-in-law |
Cognata | Sister-in-law |
Genero | Son-in-law |
Nuora | Daughter-in-law |
Famiglia acquista | Family-in-law |
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Patrigno | Stepfather |
Matrigna | Stepmother |
Fratellastro | Stepbrother |
Sorellastra | Stepsister |
Stato civile | Civil status |
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Single (Invariable) | Single |
Fidanzato (M) Fidanzata (F) | Taken/Engaged |
Sposato (M) | Married |
Divorziato (M) | Divorced |
Vedovo (M) | Widower |
Separato (M) | Separated |
The following expressions can be useful when talking about your family.
Italian | English |
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Nella mia famiglia siamo in (numero) | In my family we are in (number) |
Mio papà si chiama (nome) | My dad is called (name) |
Hai dei fratelli o sorelle? | Do you have any siblings? |
Lei è mia moglie. | She is my wife. |
I miei genitori sono separati. | My parents are separated. |
Check out the following short shory.
La famiglia Rossi (The Rossi's)
Mi chiamo Marco e ho 7 anni. (My name is Marco and I am 7 years old.)
Mio papà si chiama Luigi e mia mamma si chiama Anna. Sono sposati da 19 anni. (My dad is called Luigi and my mom is called Anna. They have been married for 19 years.)
Ho anche una sorella, Martina, e un fratello, Michele. (I also have a sister, Martina, and a brother, Michele.)
Martina è fidanzata con Andrea da 6 mesi e Michele è single. (Martina has been dating Andrea for 6 months, and Michele is single.)
Voglio molto bene ai miei nonni. (I really love my granparents.)
Mio nonno paterno si chiama Francesco, ed è vedovo. (My paternal grandfather is called Francesco and he is a widower.)
Mia nonna materna si chiama Alessandra e mio nonno materno Lorenzo. (My maternal grandmother is called Alessandra and my maternal grandfather is called Lorenzo.)
Ho solo un cugino, che si chiama Thomas. Andiamo molto d'accordo e giochiamo spesso insieme! (I have only one cousin, whose name is Thomas. We get along really well and play often together!)
1. Your mother and your father are called...
Genitori
Parenti
2. The feminine of Grandson/Nephew is...
La nipota
La nipote
3. Your son's fiancèe is your daughter-in-law, therefore your...
Nuora
Suocera
4. Your dad and your uncle are...
Fratelli
Sorelle
5. Your identical brother is called a...
Gemello
Cugino
6. Your mother's new boyfriend is your...
Fratellastro
Patrigno
7. Your dad's sister is your...
Zio
Zia
8. Your dad is your mom's....
Marito
Cognato
9. Your brother's girlfriend is your...
Suocera
Cognata
10. Your aunt's daughter is your...
Cugina
Cugino
1. Your mother and your father are called...
Genitori
2. The feminine of Grandson/Nephew is...
La nipote
3. Your son's fiancèe is your daughter-in-law, therefore your...
Nuora
4. Your dad and your uncle are...
Fratelli
5. Your identical brother is called a...
Gemello
6. Your mother's new boyfriend is your...
Patrigno
7. Your dad's sister is your...
Zia
8. Your dad is your mom's....
Marito
9. Your brother's girlfriend is your...
Cognata
10. Your aunt's daughter is your...
Cugina
1. Alberto è il di Filippo.
2. Maria è la di Elena.
3. Giorgio è il di Angelo.
4. Anna è la di Silvio.
5. Michele è il di Giulia.
6. Angelo è il di Filippo.
7. Piero è lo di Luca.
8. Filippo è il di Vincenzo.
9. Giulia è la di Maria.
10. Luca è il di Giorgio.
La famiglia Rossi (The Rossi's)
Mi chiamo Marco e ho 7 anni. (My name is Marco and I am 7 years old.)
Mio si chiama Luigi e mia si chiama Anna. Sono sposati da 19 anni. (My dad is called Luigi and my mom is called Anna. They have been married for 19 years.)
Ho anche una , Martina, e un , Michele. (I also have a sister, Martina, and a brother, Michele.)
Martina è con Andrea da 6 mesi e Michele è . (Martina has been dating Andrea for 6 months, and Michele is single.)
Voglio molto bene ai miei . (I really love my granparents.)
Mio nonno si chiama Francesco, ed è . (My paternal grandfather is called Francesco and he is a widower.)
Mia materna si chiama Alessandra e mio materno Lorenzo. (My maternal grandmother is called Alessandra and my maternal grandfather is called Lorenzo.)
Ho solo un , che si chiama Thomas. Andiamo molto d'accordo e giochiamo spesso insieme! (I have only one cousin, whose name is Thomas. We get along really well and play often together!)
1. Your mother and your father are called...
Genitori
Parenti
2. The feminine of Grandson/Nephew is...
La nipota
La nipote
3. Your son's fiancèe is your daughter-in-law, therefore your...
Nuora
Suocera
4. Your dad and your uncle are...
Sorelle
Fratelli
5. Your identical brother is called a...
Cugino
Gemello
6. Your mother's new boyfriend is your...
Patrigno
Fratellastro
7. Your dad's sister is your...
Zio
Zia
8. Your dad is your mom's....
Marito
Cognato
9. Your brother's girlfriend is your...
Suocera
Cognata
10. Your aunt's daughter is your...
Cugino
Cugina
1. Your mother and your father are called...
Genitori
2. The feminine of Grandson/Nephew is...
La nipote
3. Your son's fiancèe is your daughter-in-law, therefore your...
Nuora
4. Your dad and your uncle are...
Fratelli
5. Your identical brother is called a...
Gemello
6. Your mother's new boyfriend is your...
Patrigno
7. Your dad's sister is your...
Zia
8. Your dad is your mom's....
Marito
9. Your brother's girlfriend is your...
Cognata
10. Your aunt's daughter is your...
Cugina
1. Alberto è il di Filippo.
2. Maria è la di Elena.
3. Giorgio è il di Angelo.
4. Anna è la di Silvio.
5. Michele è il di Giulia.
6. Angelo è il di Filippo.
7. Piero è lo di Luca.
8. Filippo è il di Vincenzo.
9. Giulia è la di Maria.
10. Luca è il di Giorgio.
La famiglia Rossi (The Rossi's)
Mi chiamo Marco e ho 7 anni. (My name is Marco and I am 7 years old.)
Mio si chiama Luigi e mia si chiama Anna. Sono sposati da 19 anni. (My dad is called Luigi and my mom is called Anna. They have been married for 19 years.)
Ho anche una , Martina, e un , Michele. (I also have a sister, Martina, and a brother, Michele.)
Martina è con Andrea da 6 mesi e Michele è . (Martina has been dating Andrea for 6 months, and Michele is single.)
Voglio molto bene ai miei . (I really love my granparents.)
Mio nonno si chiama Francesco, ed è . (My paternal grandfather is called Francesco and he is a widower.)
Mia materna si chiama Alessandra e mio materno Lorenzo. (My maternal grandmother is called Alessandra and my maternal grandfather is called Lorenzo.)
Ho solo un , che si chiama Thomas. Andiamo molto d'accordo e giochiamo spesso insieme! (I have only one cousin, whose name is Thomas. We get along really well and play often together!)
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I am more than happy to have met Mariateresa as a teacher! She quickly understands the problems a student can encounter, and finds the solutions. She keeps me motivated! I realise that I have made a lot of progress in Italian in the short time since we started our lessons. Can one say better than that?!!
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Daniela is very nice and a very good teacher. We are moving at a good pace and she is helping me a lot so far.
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Hello my name is Lucia and I am a native Italian speaker.
I have a degree as an interpreter for English and French so I know how hard it may be to learn a foreign language. I work as a free-lance interpreter and private English and French teacher. I have a strong passion for languages which I have been studying for many years. I am studying Spanish now and always trying to improve my English and French knowledge. I am a friendly person and my lessons mainly focus on conversation. As a teacher I am very patient and I always propose tailor-made lessons with respect to your needs. I am really enthusiastic about being a teacher because this activity allows you to share your culture and habits with foreign people. Learning a language is also learning a new culture.
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Lucia is a very engaging and sympathetic teacher. And although we have only done a couple of lessons we are feeling much more confident about the possibility of being able to converse in Italian. Thank you Lucia!
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Fabulous teacher. Very clear, very encouraging and very helpful. Also very flexible and accommodating. Cannot recommend Daniela highly enough.
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Moijra is very good teacher, patient and supportive She has the know how to transfer to her beginner students the needed knowledge
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Hello everyone!
My name is Ermanno, I am 37 years old, and I am a Italian native speaker.
I got a Master Degree in 2010. Since then I have worked with languages, as a student support, tour guide and event coordinator between Spain and Ireland.
Also, I have been teaching Italian and Spanish giving private classes to students and refugees for over ten years.
I speak English (level c1) and Spanish (level c2) well enough to explain something to you in one of those languages just in case you need.
We can have amazing Italian or Spanish Classes if you are starting to get into a new language or if you just need some conversation classes to broaden or refine your vocabulary.
I will guide and support you through your learning adventure!
Are you ready for that?
-What I offer-
I have been teaching Italian and Spanish for more than 10 years so far, and I have always used no traditional teaching method.
What we need is to enjoy the class, to express ourself and our creativity.
That's the best way to learn and to keep learning.
Furthermore, I will guide you in all the learning process steps and you will learn the grammar in a funny way. ;)
In the conversation class we spend the full hour talking in Italian/spanish about topics of your interest (sports, arts, traveling, culture, food, relations..);and I will make you speak as much as you can.
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT YOU SPEAK AS MUCH YOU CAN?
Because our brain need some time to make us fluent and being confident speaking in another language.
Do not be afraid to make mistakes.
It is the essential and funniest part of the learning process.
What are you waiting for?
Ci vediamo presto L'Italiano ti aspetta!
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Perfect the class with Ermanno. Punctual, professional, educational and very friendly. He prepared the class in advance and adjusted to what I asked. Also send me a pdf with the class information so you can review it at home !! We were able to take full advantage of it. As soon as I have a little more time I will sign up for more classes with Ermanno without hesitation. Recommended 100%
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Hello my name is Lucia and I am a native Italian speaker.
I have a degree as an interpreter for English and French so I know how hard it may be to learn a foreign language. I work as a free-lance interpreter and private English and French teacher. I have a strong passion for languages which I have been studying for many years. I am studying Spanish now and always trying to improve my English and French knowledge. I am a friendly person and my lessons mainly focus on conversation. As a teacher I am very patient and I always propose tailor-made lessons with respect to your needs. I am really enthusiastic about being a teacher because this activity allows you to share your culture and habits with foreign people. Learning a language is also learning a new culture.
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Lucia is wonderful! I found her to have all the qualities one looks for a teacher: she is kind, patient, intelligent, supportive and she explains in easier Italian when I don‘t understand a word or expression.
Lucia Maria C.
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Dear Giuliana, thank you so much for your review. I am sure that you will make a lot of progress thanks to your motivation and commitment. See you next lesson :)
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Hi there! My name is Era Jane Castillo. You can call me Teacher Jane. I live in the Philippines. I graduated from Holy Cross College of Calinan, Inc. with the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Generalist. I am also a Licensed Professional Teacher. I have acquired a TEFL certificate.
I have been a teacher for 4 years in a school-based. I am teaching both kids and adults. I am friendly and outgoing person. Let me be your English and Filipino Instructor here at colanguage. I know that learning a new language is not easy. It could be full of struggles. You will need a lot of practice too.
That is why I am here for you. As your online teacher, I will make the time you spend with me worthwhile. My teaching style is very light. You will not feel pressure in learning. Our sessions will be fun and interactive. I will use power point presentations as our material in learning languages. We can discuss anything under the sun. Join me now and I will help you improve in speaking in English and Filipino. See you in class!
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Era Jane has a very friendly personality and is a great and very experienced Tagalog teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully, focusing on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar, and vocabulary. I am very much looking forward to continuing the lessons with her and to become more proficient in the language.
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Hello everyone! I have been teaching Italian to foreigners in Bologna for 10 years, collaborating with local associations. I graduated in History, but later I specialized in teaching Italian by obtaining the Ditals, and in 2019 a master's degree at the Ca 'Foscari University of Venice in "Advanced planning of teaching Italian language and culture to foreigners". I love my job very much and I do it with dedication and passion. I have experience with students of all levels of Italian, from beginners to advanced, and in preparing for language tests. I adapt my teaching methods to the characteristics and training needs of my students, so as to favor a more effective, engaging and motivating learning. The materials I use are authentic, original texts and videos adapted for educational purposes. I love to use computer technologies for the preparation of interactive exercises, especially for the exercise of grammar. If you want to learn Italian in an engaging and motivating way, contact me! I'm waiting for you for a trial lesson!
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I can only recommend Cristiana as a teacher! The lessons are well structured and adjusted to the students needs. She explains a lot and motivates the students to speak in Italian. She supports the learning with a lot of material and explains the logic of the language.
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