فامیل
famil
extended family
nounA1
Quick Reference
fa-MIL
extended family
A1 — Absolute Beginner
فامیل pronounced by Elyar
What it means
فامیل (fâmil) means “extended family” or “relative”, typically the wider clan beyond the immediate household. French-route loanword. A1 vocabulary, though formal Persian prefers خویشاوند (khishâvand) or خانواده (khânevâde) for “family.”
How to use it
- فامیل ما (fâmil-e mâ) “our extended family”
- فامیل دور (fâmil-e dur) “distant relative”
- دور هم جمع شدیم با فامیل (dor-e ham jam’ shodim bâ fâmil) “We gathered together with relatives”
Common pairings
- فامیل نزدیک (fâmil-e nazdik) “close relative”
- فامیلی (fâmili) “family-style, family related”
- نام فامیل (nâm-e fâmil) “surname”
- دور فامیل (dor-e fâmil) “the family circle”
Cultural note
The فامیل dor-e fâmil (“family gathering”) is central to Iranian social life: relatives gather for Friday lunches, holidays, and milestone events. Distinguishing فامیل (extended kin) from خانواده (immediate household) is important. Iranians often spend more time with فامیل than non-relative friends, especially in traditional regions.
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The فامیل dor-e fâmil ("family gathering") is central to Iranian social life: relatives gather for Friday lunches, holidays, and milestone events. Distinguishing فامیل (extended kin) from خانواده (immediate household) is important. Iranians often spend more time with فامیل than non-relative friends, especially in traditional regions.Connected Words