Family is the cornerstone of Indian society, and family vocabulary is among the first things you will learn.
Hindi has very specific terms for each family member — more precise than English in many cases.
In this lesson, you will learn to introduce your family and describe relationships.
Hindi distinguishes between maternal and paternal relatives. For example, your father's brother is 'चाचा' (chaachaa) while your mother's brother is 'मामा' (maamaa). Joint families are still common in India.