Familial & Relationship Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Father
A
Buva (bua)
Ba
2
Q
Mother
A
Ama
Ma
3
Q
Grandfather
A
Hajurbaba
Hajurba
Baje
4
Q
Grandmother
A
Hajurama
Bajyai
5
Q
Wife
A
Srimati
Svasni (kind of rude)
6
Q
Husband
A
Sriman
Logne (rude or general term not directed at someone)
7
Q
Elder sister
A
Didi
8
Q
Elder brother
A
Dai
Dajyu
Daju
Dada
9
Q
Younger brother
A
Bhai
10
Q
Younger sister
A
Bahini
11
Q
Son
A
Chora
12
Q
Daughter
A
Chori
13
Q
Sons and daughters
A
Chorachori
14
Q
Grandson
A
Nati
15
Q
Granddaughter
A
Natini
16
Q
Grandchildren
A
Nati-natini
17
Q
Terms for ‘Old woman’, sometimes used for wife
A
Joi (specific to wife)
Budhi (also any old woman)
18
Q
Terms for ‘Old man’, sometimes used for husband
A
Poi (more specific to husband)
Budha (also any old man)
19
Q
Friend
A
Sathi
