परिवार
मेरा परिवार पाँच सदस्यों का है।
My family has five members.
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together or considered as a unit.
उसके परिवार में उसके माता-पिता, भाई और बहन शामिल हैं।
His family includes his parents, brother, and sister.
हमारे परिवार की परंपरा बहुत पुरानी है।
Our family tradition is very old.
Can also refer to an extended family or a close-knit group of people.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Gender-neutral usage
The word 'परिवार' is gender-neutral and universally used across Hindi-speaking regions.
Gold Rule
Plural forms
The plural of 'परिवार' is 'परिवार' (same form) or 'परिवारों' (rare, for multiple families in context).
Word Origin
Sanskrit 'परिवार' (parivāra), from ' pari-' (around) + 'vāra' (household).
Usage Notes
Used broadly to include immediate and extended family. In formal contexts, may refer to a household or lineage.