परिवार
family
Examples
3 of 5मेरा परिवार दिल्ली में रहता है।
My family lives in Delhi.
हमें अपने परिवार की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करनी चाहिए।
We must ensure the safety of our families.
भाई, मेरा परिवार ही मेरी ताकत है।
Brother, my family is my strength.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pari' (around) and 'Var' (enclosure). A 'Parivar' is the circle of people that surrounds and protects you.
Quick Quiz
मेरे _____ में पाँच लोग हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: परिवार
Examples
मेरा परिवार दिल्ली में रहता है।
everydayMy family lives in Delhi.
हमें अपने परिवार की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करनी चाहिए।
formalWe must ensure the safety of our families.
भाई, मेरा परिवार ही मेरी ताकत है।
informalBrother, my family is my strength.
आधुनिक समाज में एकल परिवार की संख्या बढ़ रही है।
academicThe number of nuclear families is increasing in modern society.
यह कंपनी पिछले सौ वर्षों से एक ही परिवार द्वारा चलाई जा रही है।
businessThis company has been run by the same family for the last hundred years.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
परिवार नियोजन
Family planning
सुखी परिवार
Happy family
पूरा परिवार
Entire family
Often Confused With
Parivar refers to the immediate or extended unit living together; Khandaan usually refers to lineage, ancestry, or family prestige.
Usage Notes
Parivar is a masculine noun. In spoken Hindi, it is used for both the immediate family (parents and children) and the extended family.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat it as a feminine noun because it ends in a consonant, but it is masculine (e.g., use 'मेरा परिवार' not 'मेरी परिवार').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pari' (around) and 'Var' (enclosure). A 'Parivar' is the circle of people that surrounds and protects you.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'parivāra', meaning retinue, followers, or family members.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of the 'Joint Family' (Sanyukt Parivar) is central to Indian culture, emphasizing collective living and shared responsibilities.
Quick Quiz
मेरे _____ में पाँच लोग हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: परिवार
Related Vocabulary
More family words
माँ
A1mother
भाई
A1A male sibling who shares one or both parents with another person. In South Asian culture, it is also a respectful way to address male friends, colleagues, or even strangers.
बहन
A1A female sibling who shares one or both parents with another person. In South Asian culture, the term is also frequently used to address women of a similar age as a mark of respect or affection, even without a biological link.
पिता
A1father
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