Family & Relationships
Learn Kifuliiru Family Terms
Master family vocabulary and understand the importance of family relationships in Kifuliiru culture.
Family Members
Relationships
Family Categories
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Relationships
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Pronunciations
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Family Categories
nyina
mother
Immediate FamilyPronunciation: nyi-na
One's biological or adoptive mother
baba
father
Immediate FamilyPronunciation: ba-ba
One's biological or adoptive father
mwana
child
Immediate FamilyPronunciation: mwa-na
A son or daughter
mugala
son
Immediate FamilyPronunciation: mu-ga-la
A male child
munyere
daughter
Immediate FamilyPronunciation: mu-nye-re
A female child
balumuna
brothers
SiblingsPronunciation: ba-lu-mu-na
Male siblings
banyina
sisters
SiblingsPronunciation: ba-nyi-na
Female siblings
nana
grandmother
Extended FamilyPronunciation: na-na
Mother's or father's mother
kaka
grandfather
Extended FamilyPronunciation: ka-ka
Mother's or father's father
mwana wa mugala
grandson
Extended FamilyPronunciation: mwa-na wa mu-ga-la
Son's or daughter's son
mwana wa munyere
granddaughter
Extended FamilyPronunciation: mwa-na wa mu-nye-re
Son's or daughter's daughter
shevyala
father-in-law
In-lawsPronunciation: she-vya-la
Spouse's father
navyala
mother-in-law
In-lawsPronunciation: na-vya-la
Spouse's mother
mwali-kazi
daughter-in-law
In-lawsPronunciation: mwa-li ka-zi
Son's wife
mukaage
wife
SpousePronunciation: mu-kaa-ge
Married woman
yiba
husband
SpousePronunciation: yi-ba
Married man
Family in Kifuliiru Culture
Respect for Elders
Family terms reflect the deep respect for elders in Kifuliiru culture.
Extended Family
Extended family relationships are highly valued and carefully distinguished.
Proper Usage
Use appropriate terms based on age, relationship, and social context.
Cultural Importance
Family terms carry cultural significance and reflect social values.
Practice Your Family Vocabulary
Master these essential family terms and understand their cultural significance.