परिवार
parivārnoun★Beginner
formal
Family, including parents, children, and sometimes extended relatives living together or closely connected by blood or marriage.
मेरा परिवार बहुत बड़ा है।
My family is very large.
हमारा परिवार हर रविवार को मिलते हैं।
Our family meets every Sunday.
💡
The term can refer to both nuclear and extended families.
Collocations
परिवार का सदस्यfamily memberपरिवार का मुखियाhead of the family
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Related Phrases
परिवार का समर्थनphrase
family support
परिवार का नामphrase
family name
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'परिवार' is more formal. For informal contexts, 'घरवालों' (household members) or 'हम लोग' (we all) may be used.
⚡Gold Rule
Respectful Address
When referring to someone's family, always use 'आपका परिवार' (your family) to show respect.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'परिवार' meaning 'surrounding' or 'group around', referring to those who surround and support an individual.
📝Usage Notes
In Hindi, 'परिवार' is a respectful and formal term for family, often used in formal or polite contexts.
Word Breakdown
परि
around
prefixवार
group or surrounding
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