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Level A1
Extended Family
10 words · ~13 min
Grammar focus
Extended family members including grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Arabic distinguishes between paternal uncle ('amm) and maternal uncle (khal), and similarly for aunts.
Cultural note
Arabic has distinct words for paternal vs. maternal relatives because lineage and tribal identity traditionally pass through the father's side. However, the maternal uncle (khal) holds a special place of affection in Arab culture.
Sample words from this lesson
جَدّ
jadd
grandfather
جَدَّة
jadda
grandmother
عَمّ
ʿamm
uncle (paternal)
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