Hindi · People & Family
"Family" in Hindi: परिवार
परिवारparivaar
परिवार (parivaar) means family, and it is masculine. Say mera parivaar for my family. Indians often ask about your family early, so a short answer about parents or siblings feels natural.
Making small talk
आपका परिवार कहाँ रहता है?aapka parivaar kahaan rehta hai?
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How to pronounce परिवार
Say it
pu-ri-VAAR
/pərɪʋɑːr/
Parivaar is pu-ri-VAAR, with a light first a and a long final aar. The v is soft. Keep four clear beats without rushing the middle ri.
"Family" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| परिवारparivaar | family The standard word for your family. | The standard word for your family. |
| मेरा परिवारmera parivaar | my family The usual way to introduce your people. | The usual way to introduce your people. |
| खानदानkhaandaan | clan / extended family Broader lineage, more formal or older-fashioned. | Broader lineage, more formal or older-fashioned. |
| घर वालेghar wale | people at home; family Casual way to mean family members back home. | Casual way to mean family members back home. |
How to use परिवार in real life
- 1Making small talk
आपका परिवार कहाँ रहता है?
aapka parivaar kahaan rehta hai?
Where does your family live?
A common friendly question after you meet someone.
- 2Talking about weekend plans
इस रविवार मैं परिवार के साथ हूँ।
is ravivaar main parivaar ke saath hoon.
This Sunday I'm with family.
Ke saath means with.
- 3Showing a photo
यह मेरा पूरा परिवार है।
yah mera poora parivaar hai.
This is my whole family.
Poora parivaar covers the full group in the picture.
Mistakes English speakers make with परिवार
Incorrect: Meri parivaar badi hai.
Correct: Mera parivaar bada hai.
Parivaar is masculine, so mera and bada agree with it.
Incorrect: Family members ko family bolna only in English
Correct: Parivaar / ghar wale
English family is common in cities, but parivaar is the Hindi you need.
Good to know
Family can mean a large joint household, not only parents and children. Questions about marriage and parents come from care more than nosiness. Answering briefly and warmly is enough.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A new coworker asks about your background
ChatPal
आपका परिवार भारत में है या बाहर?
aapka parivaar Bharat mein hai ya baahar?
Is your family in India or abroad?
You
मेरा परिवार दिल्ली में रहता है।
mera parivaar Dilli mein rehta hai.
My family lives in Delhi.
ChatPal
अच्छा! परिवार बड़ा है क्या?
achha! parivaar bada hai kya?
Nice! Is it a big family?
You
हाँ, माता-पिता और दो भाई हैं परिवार में।
haan, maata-pita aur do bhai hain parivaar mein.
Yes, parents and two brothers are in the family.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Family" in Hindi
Is parivaar masculine?
Yes. Use mera parivaar and bada parivaar.
What are ghar wale?
Literally home people; a casual way to say family members.
How do I say joint family?
Say joint family or bada parivaar saath rehta hai for a shared household.
Is it rude to ask about family?
Usually no among acquaintances. Keep answers short if you prefer privacy.
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