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The Family Members in the Papiamento Language
Kon ta bai? Papiamento Learners! 😃
Papiamento, or Papiamentu, is a creole language spoken in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (etherlands Antilles).
The culture and traditions of the Netherlands Antilles were developing during many centuries and locals have strong bonds in families.
➡ In today's lesson you will learn how to write and pronounce the family members in the Papiamento language.
Happy learning!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Animals, Nature, House & Climate and Weather.
famia - family[edit | edit source]
| Papiamento | English |
|---|---|
| madú, madushi, wela | grandmother |
| padú, padushi, tawela | grandfather |
| mayó(r)nan | parents |
| papa, tata | father
dad |
| mama | mother
mom |
| esposo | husband |
| esposa | wife, spouse |
| hende | human being |
| hòmber [ES: el hombre] | man |
| muher | woman |
| miembro di famía | relatives |
| tío, omo | uncle |
| tía, tanta | aunt |
| subrino | nephew |
| subrina | niece |
| primu
prima |
cousin |
| mucha homber | boy |
| mucha muhé | girl |
| yiu homber | son |
| yiu muhé | daughter |
| ruman homber | brother |
| ruman muhé | sister |
| yiu | child |
| bebi, beibi | baby |
| amigo, amigu, kompai
amiga |
friend |
| bisiño [PT: o vizinho]
bisiña |
[male] neighbor
[female] |
| persona | person |
| pueblo | people |
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