12* FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS Flashcards
close-knit family (SIKI SIKIYA BAĞLI AİLE)
a family that has strong, loving relationships
Example: “I come from a very close-knit family, and we see each other regularly.”
Example: “She’s always had a strong bond with her siblings; they’re a very close-knit family.”
family bonds (aile bağları)
the connections between family members
Example: “Shared experiences can strengthen family bonds.”
Example: “In some cultures, family bonds are particularly strong.
childhood experiences
events and experiences that happen during a person’s childhood
Example: “Our childhood experiences can shape our personalities as adults.”
Example: “He had many positive childhood experiences growing up in the countryside.”
to raise a family (bir aile kurmak) (aile büyütmek)
to bring up children
Example: “It’s becoming increasingly expensive to raise a family in many cities.”
Example: “They decided to move to a smaller town to raise a family.”
to start a family (bir aile kurmak)
to have children and begin raising them
Example: “They are not ready to start a family yet”.
Example: “He would like to start a family when he is older”
single-parent family
a family with only one parent raising children
Example: “The number of single-parent families has increased in recent decades.”
Example: “Single-parent families can face unique challenges.
extended family (geniş aile)
a family that includes relatives beyond the immediate nuclear family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)
Example: “In some cultures, it’s common for the extended family to live together.”
Example: “She has a large extended family spread across several countries.”
dysfunctional family
a family that does not behave in a healthy way, often with conflict and instability
Example: “Children from dysfunctional family backgrounds may face various challenges.”
Example: “The novel portrays a dysfunctional family struggling with addiction.
family gathering (aile toplantısı, toplanması)
an event where family members come together
Example: “We have a large family gathering every Christmas.”
Example: “It was great to see everyone at the recent family gathering.”
sibling rivalry (kardeş rekabeti)
competition or conflict between siblings
Example: “Some degree of sibling rivalry is normal in families.”
Example: “Sibling rivalry can sometimes lead to lasting resentment.
to bring up (a child) (büyütmek, yetiştirmek, bakmak)
British English - to raise a child
Example: “It’s challenging to bring up children in today’s society.”
Example: “Her grandparents helped to bring her up.”
to get along with (someone) (geçinmek)
to have a good relationship with someone
Example: “I get along WELL with my siblings.”
Example: “Do you get along with your colleagues?”
to fall out with (someone) (anlaşmazlığa düşmek)
British English - to have an argument and stop being friendly
Example: “He fell out with his brother over a business deal.”
Example: “Have you ever fallen out with a close friend?”
to take after (someone) (birine benzemek) (andırmak)
to look like or act like a parent/ older relative.
Example: “She takes after her father in looks.”
Example: “He takes after his mother, they are both very musical.”
a close bond (yakın bir bağ)
a strong and meaningful relationship
Example: “The siblings have a close bond.”
Example: “It is important for parents to form a close bond with their child.”
