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Understanding and Talking About Family in Arabic

No matter what culture you visit, you’ll likely learn that the way other people think of family is completely different from how you do.

When you speak in your native language about your own family, you’re drawing on many years of ingrained cultural knowledge that shapes what you’re likely to share and what you’re likely to keep private. This cultural influence may even affect the way you present that knowledge.

But if you use another language to talk about your own family, like if you speak about your family in Arabic, you may sometimes find that it doesn’t quite line up. Certain phrases you expect to use aren’t there, and the person you’re speaking with may have a very different expectation of what you’re going to communicate.

All that to say: In order to take your Arabic studies to the next level, you’d better work on getting your knowledge about families in Arabic up to par.

You’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll read up on the following topics about family in Arabic:

Members of the family in Arabic
Describing your family in Arabic
How to talk about your family in Arabic effectively
Quotes about family in Arabic

But first, what is the family in Arabic cultures?

Table of Contents

What a Family is in Arabic Culture
The Nuclear Family in Arabic
The Extended Family in Arabic
What Marriage Does to the Words About Family
Expressions About the Family
How ArabicPod101 Can Teach You All You Need to Know About Arabic

1. What a Family is in Arabic Culture

Learning the words you need in a foreign language is one thing. But if you want to use them well, you’ve got to learn a little bit about the culture you’ll be in.

Although the name “Arab countries” covers quite a few very different regions , there are certain family values that tend to hold constant across the lines of culture.

People are loyal to their families in Arabic culture, thus the idea of family above all in Arabic countries. Every year during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, huge extended families unite for a celebration. Beyond just hanging out, though, people are expected to side with their families in disagreements, as well as help out family members in need, at the drop of a hat.

These connections hold strong across generations. Elders are consulted on matters large and small, and children begin imitating their parents at a young age. Children are expected to live with their parents until they start families of their own.

As you can imagine, the classical (and thus the modern standard) language has many unique terms to represent this very different way of looking at the family compared to what we’re used to in the West. Let’s begin with something not too far away.

2. The Nuclear Family in Arabic

The word أسرة ( usrah ) means your closest family, or what we often term the “immediate family” in English.

Here’s some family vocabulary Arabic people use for immediate family in Arabic-speaking countries:

Remember that you’re most often going to be speaking about your family, so here are a couple of phrases for just that.

My father is a doctor. أبي طبيب ʾabī ṭabīb

My sister is married. أختي متزوجة ʾuḫtī mutazawwiǧah

Like most languages, including English, there are formal and informal ways to say “father” and “mother” in Arabic. In English, this is like “father” compared to “papa.”

Where’s my mom? أين أمي؟ ʾayna ʾummī?

My dad is really tall! أبي طويل جدا! ʾabī ṭawīlun ǧiddan!

The word for “parent” is والد ( walid ), which can, of course, be used in the singular, though it’s far more common to see it in the dual form: والدان.

My parents live in Cairo . والداي يعيشان في القاهرة walidāy yaʿīšān fī al-qāhirah

Arabic normally doesn’t distinguish between older and younger siblings, unlike some Asian languages which have separate words for “younger sister” and “older sister.” So just like in English, you’d add the specific age words to be more clear.

For “older” use الاكبر, and for “younger” use الاصغر.

My older brother is shorter than me. أخي الأكبر أقصر مني ʾaḫī al-ʾakbar ʾaqṣaru minnī

My younger sister is smart. أختي الصغرى ذكية ʾuḫtī al-ṣuġrā ḏakyyah

3. The Extended Family in Arabic

Grandparents with Granddaughter Going through Photo Album

So that about covers it for the people you grow up around. How about the عائلة ( ʿāʾilah ), the “extended family?”

The best way to explain it all is in another chart. Although Arabic doesn’t make that older/younger distinction, there is a difference between maternal and paternal aunts/uncles (though not grandparents). On the whole, though, it’s not too many Family in Arabic words to memorize.

As you can see, there are a number of patterns that start to become apparent pretty quickly. To go a little bit deeper, we can distinguish between male and female cousins by adding the word إبن ( ibn ) for men and بنت ( bint ) for women. Check it out.

My (female) cousin lives with her parents. إبنة عمي تعيش مع والديها ʾibnatu ʿammī taʿīšu maʿ waldayhā

I like to work out with my (male) cousin. أحب ممارسة الرياضة مع إبن عمي ʾuḥibbu mumārasatu al-riyāḍah maʿ ʾibn ʿammī

4. What Marriage Does to the Words About Family

Have you ever been to an Arab wedding , or at least seen videos? They’re big deals, full of formality and tradition.

It’s no wonder that the Arabic language would not only have many specialized words for the marriage ceremonies, but also that the way people refer to each other before and after marriage might change too.

Leading up to the wedding, we have:

In many more conservative families, the relationship tends to progress immediately from “friend” to “fiancé.” However, in others, there’s space for the Western habit of having a relationship first.

After the wedding festivities end?

Well, there’s no neutral word for “spouse” in Arabic. One must either say زوجة ( zawǧah ) for “wife” or زوج ( zawǧ ) for “husband.”

Traditionally, a bride will move in with the husband’s family after marriage, and the parents of both the bride and the groom maintain close contact. The families are wed, not just the individuals; essentially, you’ve become a joint family in Arabic culture. Therefore, there’s a whole set of vocabulary in this sphere. Time for another quick chart.

5. Expressions About the Family

And now for something that I think sheds more light on family relations in Arabic than anything else: idioms and sayings related to family life. This is a fun and insightful way of describing family in Arabic.

الأقربون أولى بالمعروف Your relatives (in need) are more deserving of your generosity. (Family before friends.)

The concept of “brotherhood” or الأخوة ( al-ʾuḫuwwah ) is something that you see over and over in traditional Arabic teachings.

I and my brother against my cousin, I and my cousin against a stranger. أنا وأخي على إبن عمي وأنا وإبن عمي على الغريب ʾnā waʾaḫī ʿalā ʾibn ʿammī waʾanā waʾibnu ʿammī ʿalā al-ġarīb
Without a brother, you’re like a person rushing to battle without a weapon. إن مَنْ لا أخا له كَساعٍ إلى المعركة بغير سلاح ʾinna man lā ʾaḫā lahu kasāʿin ʾilā al-maʿrakah biġayri silāḥ
Your brother is who’s honest with you, not who believes you. أخوك من صَدَقك لا من صدّقك ʾaḫūka man ṣadaqaka lā man ṣaddaqak

And finally, the love between a parent and child is eternal, a concept found in every language. Here’s what people say about that in Arabic:

When your son grows up, become his brother. إن كبر ابنك آخيه ʾin kabura ibnuka ʾāḫīh

And the Egyptian saying:

Only your grandchild is dearer to you than your child. أعز من الولد ولد الولد ʾaʿaz min el-weld weld el-weld

Grandmother Embracing Granddaughter in Field

6. How ArabicPod101 Can Teach You All You Need to Know About Arabic

Really, when it comes to something as important as family in Arabic, you can’t treat it with enough respect.

On the one hand, Arabs are famously welcoming to foreigners and will tend to let even relatively big language slip-ups slide as long as it’s clear that respect was intended.

But on the other hand, as I mentioned, family is such an important part of any culture that if it becomes clear you’re not making any effort to understand its significance, well, woe betide you.

I can’t help you be better at respecting things—but I can give you advice about learning things. And one of the best ways to make these particular vocabulary words stick is to find a nice long Arabic TV series and watch a couple dozen episodes.

There are a number of thirty-episode Ramadan specials filmed in Modern Standard Arabic that have enough family schemes and betrayals to make sure you’ll never forget the words .

When you get to that point, your Arabic family will welcome you with open arms.

But for now, we hope that this article on family in Arabic proved helpful to you. Did you learn anything interesting about the Arab family culture? Let us know in the comments! And while you’re at it, why not practice describing family in Arabic writing by writing us a family paragraph in Arabic? We look forward to hearing what you have to say.

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"My Family", Family Members in Arabic

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الطَّقْسُ جَميلٌ .

[Attaqsu jamiīlun.] The weather is beautiful.

البَيْتُ كَبيرٌ .

[Al-baytu kabīrun.] The house is big.

أَحْمَدُ طالِبٌ مُجْتَهِدٌ .

[Aḩmadu ţālibun mujtahidun.] Ahmad is a hard working student.

أُحِبُّ القِراءَةَ .

[ʼU ḩibbu al-qir āʼata.] I love reading.

Vocabulary and Conversation

These vocabulary lists cover the immediate family, extended family, specific words for steps and in-laws as well as words concerning adoption, family trees and genealogy.

How Do You Say Family in Arabic?

The Arabic word for family is “الأسرة or العائلة” (pronounced as “al’usra” or “al-Aa’ila”).

The Nuclear Family in Arabic

In Arabic, the word أسرة (usrah) means your closest family, or what we often term the “immediate family” in English. Learning how to describe it is important for basic conversations. That’s why we’ll teach you crucial words like Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Daughter and Son in Arabic.

English Arabic Transliteration

Brother أخ akh
Sister أخت ukhuy
Mother أم um
Father أب abb
Son إبن ibn
Daughter إبنة ibnah

Extended Family in Arabic

Of course, most families are bigger than that. You might want to talk about your third cousins and your great great grandmother in Arabic, too. The following is a list of extended family members in Arabic.

English Arabic Transliteration

Grandfather جد jad
Grandmother جدة jadddah
Grandson حفيد ḥafīd
Granddaughter حفيدة ḥafīdah
Paternal Uncle عم amm
Paternal Aunt عمة ammah
Maternal Uncle خال khal
Maternal Aunt خالة khalah
Cousin on Father’s Side إبن عم / إبن عمة ibn amm / ibn ammah
Cousin on Mother’s Side إبن خال / إبن خالة ibn khal / ibn khalah
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Arabic vocabulary for the in-laws and step family

Son-in-law زوج البنت zawj al-bint
Daughter-in-law زوجة الإبن zawjatu al-ʾibn
Father-in-law حمى ḥamā
Mother-in-law حماة ḥamāh
Brother-in-law أخ الزوج (ة akh al-zawj(ah)
Sister-in-law أخت الزوج( ة ʾukht al-zawj(ah)
niece ابنة اخ /اخت ibnat akh/ukht
nephew ابن اخ /اخت ibn akh/ukht

Relationships In Arabic

English Arabic Pronunciation

Boyfriend شريك sharīk
Girlfriend شريكة šharīkah
Fiancé خطيب khatib
Fianceé خطيبة kḫaṭībah
Groom عريس ʿarīs
Bride عروسة ʿarusah
Partner رفيق/ رفيقة rafeeq/rafeeqa
stepmother زوجة الاب zawjat al-ab
stepfather زوج الأم zawj al-umm
grandchildren أحفاد aHfaad
grandparents جدوجدة jadd wa-jadda
parents والدان waalidaan
children اطفال children
relatives اقارب aqaarib
generation جيل generation
twins توئم twins
Single أعزب A’zb
Married متزوج Mutazawj
Divorced مطلق Muttlq
Separated منفصل Munfasl
Widow أرملة Armlah
Widower أرمل Armal

Stages in Arabic

stages مراحل maraaHil
baby رضيع raDeeA
child طفل Tifl
boy ولد walad
girl بنت bint
teenager مراهق muraaHiq
adult بالغ adult
man رجل rajul
woman امرأة imra’a

Introduce Family in Arabic

The following list of short phrases can come in handy for introducing family members in social situations.

This is my father Umar he is engineer. هذا والدي عمر هو مهندس
This is my mother Aisha she is a teacher. هذه والدتي عائشة هي معلمة
This is my brother Ahmad he is a student. هذا أخي أحمد وهو طالب
This is my sister Fatima she is also a student. هذه اختي فاطمة وهي طالبة ايضا
This is my grandma هذه جدتي
This is my grandpa هذا جدي

5 Sentences About My Family in Arabic

Here is how to write sentences about your family in Arabic with translation in English

عائلتي تتكون من اخوين واختان. نحن لسنا عائلة كبيرة ولكن نحن عائلة سعيدة. والدي يعمل في احدى اكبر شركات الاتصالات، و والدتي هي معلمة رياضيات. اخي الاكبر عمره 29 سنة. هو متزوج ولديه طفلان. اخي الاصغر في الكلية، ويدرس برمجة الكمبيوتر .
اختي الكبيرة متزوجة، وهي ايضاً لديها بنتان جميلاتاً. واحدة عمرها 4 سنوت والاخرى 8 سنوات. اختي الصغرى هي صديقتي المفضلة، نحن نقضي معظم وقتنا سويتاً ندرس ونقوم بعمل واجباتنا. عندما يكون لدينا وقت فراغ نحب ان نلعب بالعاب الكمبيوتر. انا سعيدة مع عائلتي طوال الوقت.

Translation In English

My family consist of two brothers and two sisters. We are not a big family but we are happy family. My father works for one of the largest companies for telecom, and my mother is a math teacher. My oldest brother is 29 years old. He is married and has two kids. My younger brother is in college, he studies computer programming.
My older sister is married, and she also has two beautiful daughters. one is 4 years old and the other one is 8 years old. my younger sister is my best friend, we spend most of the time together studying and doing homework. When we have free time we like to play computer games. I am happy with my family all the time.

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Family In Arabic: List Of Immediate & Extended Family Members

Today we’re going to be looking at family members ( أفراد الأسرة ) in Arabic.

Family is at the heart of Arabic-speaking society, and it is a very common topic of conversation. This is because Arab culture greatly respects the family and the bonds among relatives.

Who are your family members? How many are there, and what do they do?

These are some of the first questions you may be asked when meeting and getting to know a native Arabic speaker. Whether someone is talking about their family or asking you about yours, you’ll need to learn the right vocabulary words to hold a conversation. Once you learn the right words and questions to describe and ask about someone’s family, you'll be able to hold a basic conversation even if your grammar isn't great.

In this article, we’re going to give you a complete list of family members in Arabic and how to pronounce each one.

Let’s start off with the immediate family.

Note: The number "3" is used to represent the letter ( ع / ʿayn) in the Arabic alphabet .

Immediate family members

Before we get into the names of immediate family members in Arabic, let’s first look at the Arabic term for family:

Aileh is usually used for immediate family members.

Extended family members

If you want to discuss your extended family, you can use the word:

The word akareb here means relatives, or at least the word is the closest English equivalent.

Spouses & in-laws

Now let’s look at which words to use when speaking about spouses and in-laws.

Common questions you'll receive about your family in Arabic

Lastly, here are some questions someone might use to ask about your own family or ones you can ask someone to get to know more about their family.

We’ve reached the end of our list.

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10 Useful Arabic Phrases to Talk about Family and Relationships

By Dania Ghraoui
August 23, 2023

Importance of talking about family and relationships in Arabic

One of the most important topics in any language is family and relationships. You talk about family and relationships when meeting new people, catching up with friends, or simply making small talk. That is why knowing how to talk about family members and relationships in Arabic is essential. It is one of the key small talk topics to use in social gatherings. (Read our full blog on Small Talk in Arabic and learn 10 important phrases on different topics here )

So today, we are going to look at different Arabic phrases that will enrich your daily conversations. They include questions to enquire about family and start the conversation and sentences that you can use to answer questions about family and introduce these close relations. You can also use them to share updates about your family or express your views when it comes to family and build up deeper conversations.

So, are you ready to add the depth and warmth of family to your conversations?

1. كيفَ حالُ أُسْرَتكَ؟

– Kyfa ḥālu usratka? (How’s your family?)

A great way to initiate conversation and show interest in someone’s life is by asking about their family. You can use the phrase “كيف حال أسرتك؟”, which means “How is your family?” This question is suitable for both formal and informal settings and can lead to further discussions about family members and their well-being.

2. عَائِلتي كَبيرة

– ʻĀʼilty kabyrah (My family is big)

If someone asks about your family, you might want to share how big or small it is. To say that your family is big, use the phrase “عائلتي كبيرة”. This can prompt further conversations about the number of siblings, parents, or other relatives you have.

3. هل لَديكَ إخوة أو أخَوات؟

– Hal ladyka ikhwah aw akhawāt? (Do you have brothers or sisters?)

4. لَديَّ أَخٌ واحِدٌ وأُختين

– Ladyya akhun wāḥidun wʼukhtyn (I have one brother and two sisters.)

Inquiring about siblings is a common topic of conversation, and you can ask someone if they have any brothers or sisters with the phrase “هل لديك إخوة أو أخوات؟”. To respond, you might say, “لدي أخ واحد وأختين”, which means “I have one brother and two sisters.”

5. هذا اِبني الصَّغير

– Hādhā ibny alṣṣaghyr (This is my young son.)

6. هَذِهِ ابْنَتي الكُبرى

– Hadhihi abnaty alkubrá (This is my eldest daugher.)

When introducing your children to others, you can use phrases like “هذا ابني الصغير”, meaning “This is my young son,” or “هذه ابنتي الكبرى”, meaning “This is my eldest daughter.” These phrases provide a simple yet effective way to share information about your children and their age or birth order.

7. أُحِبُّ أُمِّي كَثيرًا

– Uḥibbu ummī kathyran (I love my mother very much.)

It’s essential to express love and appreciation for family members, and the phrase “أحب أمي كثيراً” is a heartfelt way to say, “I love my mother very much.” Feel free to replace “أمي” with other family members like “أبي” for “my father” or “أخي” for “my brother.”

8. الأسرة هي المكان الذي تشعر فيه بالرّاحة

– al-Usrah hiya al-makān alladhī tshʻr fīhi bālrrāḥh (Family is the place where you feel comfortable)

When discussing the significance of family, you can use the phrase “الأسرة هي المكان الذي تشعر فيه بالرّاحة”, which means “Family is the place where you feel comfortable.” This phrase emphasizes the importance of a supportive and nurturing environment within the family.

9. أخي المُفَضّل أكبرُ مِنّي عُمْرًا

– Akhī almufaḍḍl akbru minny ʻumran (My favorite brother is older than me.)

Sharing details about your relationship with your siblings can bring about interesting conversations. You can use the phrase “أخي المفضل هو أكبر مني” to say, “My favorite brother is older than me.”

10. الزّواجُ مسؤوليّةٌ كبيرةٌ

– Alzzwāju msʼwlyytun kbyrtun (Marriage is a big responsibility.)

Marriage is a significant life event and a critical topic in conversations about family and relationships. To express the responsibility and commitment that come with marriage, use the phrase “الزّواج مسؤوليّةٌ كبيرةٌ”, which means “Marriage is a big responsibility.” This can lead to deeper discussions about values, traditions, and the challenges and joys of married life.

Real-life Scenarios

Now, we are going to see how you can use these Arabic phrases in real-life scenarios. Below we have two scenarios. In the first, two friends are catching up and checking on each other’s families. In the second, two people are making small talk about family in a gathering with a colleague. Pay close attention to how the new phrases you learned are used and their right context.

1. Catching Up with an Old Friend

Friend: مرحباً! كيف حال أسرتك؟

(Hello! How is your family?)

You: الجميع بخير، شكرًا لسؤالك. عائلتي كبيرة. ماذا عن عائلتك؟ هل لديك إخوة أو أخوات؟

(Everyone is well, thank you for asking. My family is big. How about your family? Do you have brothers or sisters?)

Friend: نعم، لديّ أخٌ واحدٌ وأختين. نحن نقضي وقتًا طيّبًا معًا.

(Yes, I have one brother and two sisters. We have a great time together.)

2. Meeting a Colleague’s Family at a Gathering

Host: مرحبًا بك في منزلنا! هذا ابني الصّغير.

(Welcome to our home! This is my young son.)

You: ما شاء الله! يبدو رائعًا. سأعرّفك على ابنتي الكبرى.

(Masha’Allah! He looks great. Let me introduce you to my eldest daughter.)

Host: يسعدنا لقاءكم! الأسرة هي المكان الذي نجد فيه الدّعم والراحة. نأمل أن تشعروا بالترحيب هنا في منزلنا.

(We’re happy to meet you! Family is where we find support and comfort. We hope you feel welcome here in our home.)

Conclusion: Arabic Culture and Talking about Family

In Arabic culture, like so many cultures, family is valuable, and talking about this topic is common and welcome, especially among friends. It shows care and interest in other people and encourages further conversation. The Arabic phrases related to family and relationships we learned in this blog are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the rich and diverse Arabic language.

We encourage you to learn and use these phrases, so you can foster stronger connections with Arabic-speaking friends, family members, or acquaintances, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural values that form the basis of these relationships.

Further Practice

If you start using these phrases in your conversations today, you’ll soon find that discussing family and relationships in Arabic can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It will give you confidence and help you strengthen your relations.

To help you have further practice, we have for you a Quiz that will allow you to check your understanding of the new phrases you learned from this article.

Finally, we would also like to remind you to check our special Planner that you can use to speed up your learning journey. This planner features a rich 30-page worksheet accompanied by over 200 practical exercises and activities. It serves as an effective tool to reinforce your acquired knowledge and newly learned language and propel your learning journey with plenty of practice opportunities.

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In Arabic, there is more than one word corresponding to the word family. Here you will find the three most popular words:

الأسرة ليست شيئًا مهمًا. إنها كل شيء Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.

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عائلة – family in general – (3aaila)
أُسْرة – the closest family (mother, father, children) – (usra)
أَهْل – general – (ahl)

Family members أفْرادُ الأُسْرة – afraadu al-usra

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How Arabic Speakers Address their Family Members Posted by yasmine on Sep 25, 2019 in Arabic Language , Culture , Vocabulary

When it comes to learning family members in Arabic from Arabic textbooks, you usually find a family tree showing mother, father, sister, etc. But how do Arabs actually address their family members? In English, children often address their father as dad, daddy, papa, pap, etc. In Arabic, you may find children addressing their father as أبي but rarely. Most likely you will hear بابا or يابا . Let’s continue looking at how other family members are addressed. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

Here is a simple conversation between mother and son in Levantine Arabic. Notice how they address each other and their family members.

Image provided by Yasmine K.

Translation:

Mom… Yes, my son.

When is dad coming home? Five o’clock.

When are we going to visit grandma and grandpa?

When uncle Bassam and aunt Sarah get here.

With my cousin too? Yes my love.

Here is how each family member is addressed:

mom ماما dad بابا or يابا

my son يا إبني my daughter يا بِنتي

grandma تَيتا or نانا grandpa جِدو or سِيدو

paternal uncle عَمو paternal aunt عَمتو

maternal aunt خالتو maternal uncle خالو

Note : In Arabic speaking countries, children and young adults address elders who are not family as aunt and uncle to show respect. For example, the grocer at the little supermarket can be addressed as عمو.

Cousins : As you probably already know, in Arabic there are six different ways to say cousin depending if the cousin is son/daughter of maternal or paternal aunt/uncle.

ابن عَمي (son of my father’s brother) ابن عَمتي (son of my father’s sister)

ابن خالي (son of my mother’s brother) ابن خالتي (son of my mother’s sister)

بِنت عَمي (daughter of my father’s brother) بِنت عَمتي (daughter of my father’s sister)

بِنت خالي (daughter of my mother’s brother) بِنت خالتي (daughter of my mother’s sister)

Terms of endearment addressing family : These terms of endearment are used mostly between spouses and especially with children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sometimes nieces and nephews are addressed as son/daughter ابني / بنتي to show closeness.

يا حَبيبي/حَبيبتي (my love)

يا عُيوني (my eyes)

يا روحي (my soul)

يا عمُري/ حَياتي (my life)

يا قَلبي (my heart)

As an Arabic learner, you most likely won’t be addressing your family in Arabic, but it’s good to be familiar with how native Arabic speakers address their families so you can better comprehend their speech. 😊 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

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Family and Relationships in Arabic: Learn the Vocabulary and Phrases for Non-Arabic Speakers

Family is an important aspect of Arabic culture, and learning the vocabulary and phrases associated with family and relationships is essential for communicating effectively with Arabic speakers. In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the most common Arabic words and phrases related to family and relationships.

Ahl (أهل) Ahl means “family” in Arabic. This term is used to refer to your immediate family members, such as your parents, siblings, and children.
Waalid (والد) and Waalida (والدة) Waalid and Waalida are the Arabic words for “father” and “mother,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your own parents, as well as other people’s parents.
Ikhwah (إخوة) and Akhawat (أخوات) Ikhwah and Akhawat are the Arabic words for “ brothers ” and “ sisters ,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your own siblings, as well as other people’s siblings.
Zawj (زوج) and Zawja (زوجة) Zawj and Zawja are the Arabic words for “ husband ” and “ wife ,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your own spouse, as well as other people’s spouses.
Abnaa (ابناء) and Banaat (بنات) Abnaa and Banaat are the Arabic words for “ sons ” and “ daughters ,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your own children, as well as other people’s children.
Habibi (حبيبي) and Habibti (حبيبتي) Habibi and Habibti are terms of endearment that mean “ my love ” or “ my darling. ” These terms can be used to refer to a romantic partner, as well as family members or close friends.
Khala (خالة), Khal (خال), Amm (عم), Amma (عمة) Khala, Khal, Amma, and Amm are the Arabic words for “aunt” and “uncle,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your parents’ siblings, as well as their spouses. Basically Khala is used for your maternal aunt , Khal is used for your maternal uncle , Amma is used for your paternal Aunt , and Amm is used for your paternal uncle .
Jadd (جد) and Jadda (جدة) Jadd and Jadda are the Arabic words for “ grandfather ” and “ grandmother ,” respectively. These terms are used to refer to your parents’ parents.
Ibn al-‘am (ابن العم) and Bint al-‘am (بنت العم) Ibn al-‘am and Bint al-‘am are the Arabic words for “ cousin ” (male and female, respectively). These terms are used to refer to the children of your paternal uncles.
Ibn al-khal (ابن الخال) and Bint al-khal (بنت الخال) Ibn al-khal and Bint alkhal are the Arabic words for “ cousin ” (male and female, respectively). These terms are used to refer to the children of your maternal uncles.
Rabb (رب) and Rabbah (ربة) Rabb and Rabbah are the Arabic words for “ master ” and “ mistress ,” respectively. These terms can be used to refer to the head of a household or family, such as a father or mother. So they can usually be called Rabbo Al-‘aela (رب العائلة) meaning the “Master of the Family”, and Rabboto Al-‘aela (ربة العائلة) meaning the “Master of the Family” (feminine), Rabbo Al-manzel (رب المنزل) meaning the “Master of the House” and Rabbato Al-manzel (ربة المنزل) meaning the “Master of the House” (feminine), Rabbo Al-bayt (رب البيت) meanıng “Householder” and Rabboto Al-bayt (ربة البيت) (feminine).

Learning these basic Arabic words and phrases related to family and relationships will help you to communicate more effectively with Arabic speakers. It is important to remember that Arabic culture places a strong emphasis on family and community, and using these terms correctly can show respect and build strong relationships with Arabic speakers.

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How to Say “How is Your Family?” in Arabic: A Comprehensive Guide

In Arabic culture, showing concern for others’ families is highly valued, and asking about someone’s family is a common way to express care and build connections. Whether it’s in a formal or informal setting, knowing how to ask “How is your family?” in Arabic will demonstrate your interest and respectful communication. In this guide, we will cover various ways to ask this question, provide regional variations where necessary, and offer tips and examples to help you understand the nuances of expressing your inquiry.

Formal Ways to Ask “How is Your Family?”

Formality is an important factor when addressing someone in Arabic. In formal situations, such as speaking to someone older or in a professional setting, you should use these phrases:

“Kaifa halu ahluka?” (How is your family?)
“Kaifa halu ahluka alkarima?” (How is your honorable family?)

These phrases are respectful and appropriate for formal conversations. Keep in mind that Arabic culture emphasizes politeness, so using these phrases shows your adherence to cultural norms.

Informal Ways to Ask “How is Your Family?”

In informal or casual settings, such as speaking to friends or peers, you can use these expressions:

“Akhbar ahluka?” (News about your family?)
“Shlon ahluka?” (How is your family?)

These phrases are more relaxed and suitable for casual conversations among friends or acquaintances. The choice of the appropriate phrase depends on your relationship with the person you’re addressing.

Regional Variations

Arabic is a rich language with many regional variations. While the phrases mentioned earlier are widely understood throughout the Arab world, specific regions may have their own unique expressions for inquiring about someone’s family. Here are a few examples:

Gulf Arabic:

In Gulf Arabic, you may use the question:

“Ashkara familyak/5alik?” (How is your family?)

Levantine Arabic:

In Levantine Arabic, you can say:

“Shlon ahlak/ahlek?” (How is your family?)

Moroccan Arabic:

In Moroccan Arabic, you may ask:

“Kifash l-familya dyalk/ dyalkum?” (How is your family?)

These regional variations reflect the diversity of the Arabic language and show the importance of adapting your language to the specific region or dialect you are interacting with.

Tips and Examples

Now, let’s dive deeper into some useful tips and examples to help you fully understand the nuances of expressing your inquiry about someone’s family in Arabic:

Tip 1: Consider the context and relationship:

Before asking about someone’s family, assess the context and the relationship you have with the person. Adjust the level of formality and choose the appropriate expression accordingly.

Example 1: If you are meeting a friend’s parent for the first time, you should use a formal expression like “Kaifa halu ahluka?” to show respect.

Example 2: For a close friend, you can use the more casual expression “Akhbar ahluka?” to inquire about their family’s well-being.

Tip 2: Use appropriate greetings:

When asking about someone’s family, it is common to begin with a warm greeting. These greetings demonstrate warmth and respect:

“Assalamu alaykum” (Peace be upon you)
“Marhaba” (Hello)

By incorporating appropriate greetings, your inquiry will be received with even more appreciation.

Tip 3: Show genuine interest:

Expressing your genuine interest in the well-being of someone’s family is crucial. Inquire about specific family members, ask follow-up questions, and engage in meaningful conversation to convey your sincere concern.

Example: After asking “How is your family?”, you can ask about individual family members like “How is your mother? How is your brother?” This shows your attentiveness and care.

Tip 4: Be prepared to reciprocate:

When asking about someone’s family, be prepared for the possibility of getting asked the same question in return. Take this opportunity to share information about your own family, fostering a sense of mutual understanding and connection.

Example: If someone responds to your inquiry with “My family is doing well, thank you. How is your family?”, you can respond by saying, “My family is also doing well. Thank you for asking.”

Tip 5: Cultural awareness:

Understanding Arabic culture and traditions is essential for effective communication. Embrace cultural norms such as showing respect to elders, using appropriate greetings, and expressing genuine interest in order to strengthen your relationships.

Example: When talking to someone older, you can add the honorific “Sheikh” or “Hajj” before the expression to show respect. For instance, “Sheikh, kaifa halu ahluka?” (Sheikh, how is your family?)

By applying these tips and examples, you will navigate the intricacies of asking about someone’s family in Arabic with confidence and cultural sensitivity.

Remember, understanding regional variations, adapting to the context, and showing genuine interest are essential to building meaningful connections and fostering positive relationships in Arabic-speaking communities.

Now, armed with the knowledge of expressing this question appropriately, go ahead and embrace the beauty of the Arabic language by asking, “How is your family?” in a way that showcases your warmth and respect!

Guide: How to Say "Enjoy Your Time With Your Family"

In life, there's nothing quite as precious as spending quality time with your loved ones. Whether you're looking for formal or informal ways, this guide will teach you various ways to express the sentiment of "enjoy your time with your family" in a warm and caring manner. Remember, strengthening family bonds is incredibly important, so let's dive into the different ways you can express this sentiment:

How to Talk About Your Family Background in an Interview

When it comes to job interviews, it's common for interviewers to ask questions that give them insight into your personal life and background. One such question may revolve around your family background. It's important to handle this question with tact and professionalism while providing relevant information. In this guide, we will discuss various ways to talk about your family background in an interview, both in formal and informal contexts.

How to Talk About Your Family in an Interview: Tips, Examples, and Regional Variations

Family can play a significant role in shaping our values, experiences, and aspirations. When it comes to interviews, discussing your family background can provide valuable insights into your personality and help the interviewer understand your motivation and drive. In this guide, we will explore the formal and informal ways of talking about your family during an interview, share tips and examples, and touch on regional variations if relevant. So, let's dive in!

How to Talk About Your Family in an Interview: Tips and Examples

When you attend a job interview, it's natural for the interviewer to ask questions about your background and personal life. One common topic that often comes up is your family. This question allows the interviewer to get to know you better and understand your values, responsibilities, and priorities. In this guide, we'll provide you with tips and examples on how to discuss your family in both formal and informal ways during an interview.

How to Say "A Beautiful Family": A Complete Guide

In every language, the expression "a beautiful family" carries a special meaning, reflecting the love, bond, and harmony within a family unit. The ways to express this sentiment may vary based on formality, cultural norms, and regional dialects. Whether you want to convey this phrase formally or informally, this guide will provide you with various tips, examples, and insights on how to say "a beautiful family" across different languages and cultures.

Guide: How to Say a Death in the Family

Experiencing the loss of a loved one is a difficult and emotional time. When it comes to sharing this news with others, finding the right words can be challenging. In this guide, we will provide you with tips, examples, and variations to help you express and communicate a death in the family.

How to Say "Family" in Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide

Sign language is a fascinating form of communication that is primarily used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It has its own vocabulary and grammar structure, making it unique and diverse across different regions. If you are looking to learn how to say "family" in sign language, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know. We'll cover formal and informal ways of signing "family" with relevant tips, examples, and appropriate regional variations.

How to Say a Family Last Name in the Plural Form: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to addressing family members with a plural last name, understanding the correct way to formulate it can sometimes be confusing. Whether you're in a formal or informal setting, it's important to know how to properly say a family last name in the plural form. This guide will provide you with useful tips, examples, and variations, helping you navigate this linguistic challenge with confidence.

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Arab Family Studies: Critical Reviews. Suad Joseph, ed. American Ethnologist 46 (2). 2019

2019, American Ethnologist

Arab Family Studies is a much-needed critical review of the scholarly literature on Arab families. The book not only provides a country-by-country overview of the research on Arab families but makes a vital argument for the centrality of the family in the region. As the volume's editor, Suad Joseph, writes, “family remains the most powerful social idiom throughout the Arab region” (1) and “the production of families in the Arab region is foundational to the production of Arab societies” (3). The volume is a unique exploration of how families in the Arab world are shaping and being shaped by economies, labor forces, political realities, market conditions, social reforms, social movements, and global transformations. It shows that family is inextricably tied to state making, power, and policy, and it identifies unanswered questions for future research.

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Family as the Focus of Arab Social Activities and its Significance

posted on: Mar 4, 2021

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer

In Arab societies, a family is a primary concern. The family is considered the central social security system for the elderly and young and older people. In the Arab culture, parents take care of their children well into their adult lives, and children reciprocate by taking responsibility for their parents as they age. The responsibilities that Arabs usually handle are done with great pride.

Marriage for Arab cultures is both a family and an individual matter. Arabs consider marriage the turning point that defines status, recognition, and societal consent on both partners, mainly the bride. They believe marriage to be a social and financial contract between the two families. It is also the right arrangement of culturally, socially, and legally acceptable relationships.

The Honor and Respect in Arab Family Households

The typical Arab family is highly male-controlled, and Arab society strongly encourages people to have large families. Integrity and disgrace are a product of the family unit. It is a significant duty to preserve the family honor and keep the family name in respectable standing among the public. Thus, all matters of the family remain private because it is dishonorable for others to know about the private details of an Arab household.

Arab families sacrifice individuality to keep family cohesiveness where self-perception, safekeeping, and identity derived from family relationships. Problems arise when family members are lonely from family care, during disagreement of the family unit, or when personal complications discussed outside the kinship network, which brings indignity to the family.

The Children and Elder’s Respect in an Arab Household

Children are respected as they provide parents with higher societal status, drive in life, and connections within the family structure. Children are to respect their elders, socialized to obey parents, be dedicated to their family, and prove devoutness to parents.

In the Arab culture, as one becomes older, respect and esteem increase. In a family unit, elderly parents are valued for their life experiences, knowledge, and hierarchic position. Overall, in the descending order, the parents, spouses, and elder children have higher decision-making power than the rest of the relatives.

The Family Structure:

The Arab family structure is mostly patriarchal and built on an extended family system spanning three or plus generations. This expanded structure provides constancy, physical and emotional support, predominantly in times of need. It is beneficial to recognize the structure of these generations within a family, the grandparents, parents, and children.

In some Arab households, it is acceptable to marry more than one wife; this may generate complex family dynamics. Islam, in such societies, sets out mandatory requirements to guarantee equal treatment of each wife and support for children.

The Arab Household Members and their Roles

Most Arabs regard men and women as having the same rights, but dissimilar though equally vital roles. Within the Arab values, functional roles depend on gender and age lines. Mostly, men are responsible for all matters that deal with outside the home and for supporting families financially. The father or husband is the head and final decision-maker. The role is to deliver basic needs and manage financial concerns. He is the chief guard for the family and has precise responsibility as protector and guardian for the female members in his household, such as his mother, wife, and daughters.

Meanwhile, the mother and wife’s leading role is to nurture the family and to ensure the social facets of the family relative to the extended family and society household tasks. Her part is to be the caregiver, caring for the children, husband, the extended family, and the elder relatives. The mother is responsible for raising children based on culture and guiding children through the growing and developmental process.

Grandparents are remarkably respected in their role to ‘bless a home’, ‘hold the knowledge and life experiences’ for the family, and provide guidance on all matters. The grandfather is usually the head of the family. The grandmother’s household status mostly comes ‘after’ the grandfather in decision-making but holds the same valued position in the family.

Older women yield to older men when it comes to deciding on specific matters but uphold a higher standing than men of a younger age. Typically, the Arab family will not make any important decisions until they ask the elder member, associates of the family, or extended family first.

Children are taught and told to respect and honor their elders, along with faithfulness to one’s family. It is usual for family elders to teach duty and independence to their young ones. Parents expect children to endure traditions and later take over the family’s everyday jobs. Arab culture values reputation heavily.

Family is Important in an Arab Household

To be a part of an Arab family would give the individual a sense of safety because each family member cares, supports, and pays attention to one another. Also, Arabs keep their family traditions alive. Most Arab families use honorific names in preference to given names. Many Arabs call the man ‘Ibn’ which means ‘son of’ followed by his father’s name or ‘Abu’ meaning ‘father of’ followed by his child’s name.

“Besides their faith, family is the second most important element to Arabs.” In traditional Arab societies, particularly in the rural areas, the family unit is an extended family, consisted of cousins, grandparents, second cousins, cousins-in-law, nieces, nephews, and more, and all usually live together.

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Four Simple Tips to Improve Your Essay Writing Skills in Arabic

root: ق-و-ل / noun / plural: مَقالات /definition: essay, article

So, you’ve studied Arabic for a while now. Simple sentences are old news (i.e. you’re silently pleading for your teacher not to go over jumlah ismiyyah yet again) and you’ve got a decent collection of relevant words all memorised. So you’re all set when your teacher asks you to write an essay about the topic in Arabic…right?

“Wrong!” says the fear in your eyes when you see the word count, as minuscule as it may be; a few hundred words in your native language definitely doesn’t seem as daunting as this .

It’s almost as if writing an essay in our target language makes us forget everything we’ve ever learnt about essays. And writing, unfortunately.

But there’s no need for stress—here’s four easy tips to simplify the process:

1 Think In Arabic

Often, when we’re writing in our target language, we tend to think of the exact sentence we want to produce in our native language then essentially try to translate it as pen hits paper. That’s where the problem comes in.

Trying to write via the process of translation is much more difficult and will most likely make your writing sound unnatural.

Instead, focus on what idea you want to convey and use the Arabic words and structures that you already know to express it. Much easier.

2 Learn “Copy and Paste” Phrases

One effective way to make your writing sound more sophisticated (and, well, to use up more of the word count) is to learn phrases that you can slot into pretty much any essay.

For example, here’s two simple phrases that I found whilst reading through Arabic articles: مهّد/يُمهِّد الطريق لِـ (“to pave the way for”) and على حافة الاِنهِيار (“on the verge of collapse”).

These phrases really came in handy during my writing tasks and exams at university since I could use them in the context of various topics. (A lot of things are on the verge of collapse, apparently).

3 Punctuate !

Okay, so maybe this was just me, but while my essays in English would be full of a plethora of punctuation, my Arabic essays would be lucky to get a comma thrown in. I think it probably took me three years to even get a bracket down on paper.

So throw those commas in! And the semicolons, colons, dashes, etc…

4 Remember What You Know About Essays

Think structure, connectives, varying sentence lengths, creating interest, clarity of expression.

There may be slight differences in certain aspects of writing style between English and Arabic, but don’t forget what you already know about writing essays in general. And definitely try to use Arabic texts as a source from which you can replicate structures and styles.

And, finally, remember that improvement takes practice —so keep writing .

If you have any other tips for writing Arabic essays, or any phrases that you yourself like to use, please do share them in the comments!

Edit: the book How to Write in Arabic (which I talked in the post Arabic Books on My Bookshelf ) has great guidelines for writing different types of text in Arabic—including a section for those “copy and paste” phrases!

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How to Introduce Yourself in Arabic in 10 Lines

Want to speak Arabic? Yes? Good – keep reading. This is for those that truly want to learn the language. Here’s how you introduce yourself in Arabic in 10 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…

You get the Arabic, translations and romanizations.
Read out loud to practice your speaking.
Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.

Here’s how you introduce yourself in Arabic. Let’s go.

(BUT… if you want to REALLY learn Arabic with Audio & Video lessons from real teachers, be sure to check out ArabicPod101.com and click here.)

1) Hello, It’s nice to meet you.

Hello and Nice to meet you in Arabic are a must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will start with these words.

مرحبا، سعدت بلقائك.
marḥaban, saʿidtu biliqaāʾik.
Hello, it’s nice to meet you.

2) My name is _____.

This is simple. To say “my name is” in Arabic, you just need the phrase “ ʾanaā ismiī .” Then say your name. For example, if the name is Ali.. it would be like this…

أنا اسمي علي.
ʾanaā ismiī ʿaliī.
My name is Ali.

3) I am from ______.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Egypt ( miṣr ) as an example.

أنا من مصر.
ʾanaā min miṣr.
I’m from Egypt.

4) I live in ______.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Cairo ( al-qaāhirah ) as an example.

أنا أعيش في القاهرة.
ʾanaā ʾaʿiīšu fiī al-qaāhirah.
I live in Cairo.

5) I’ve been learning Arabic for _____.

How long have you been learning Arabic for? A month? A year?

أتعلم اللغة العربية منذ عام.
ʾataʿalamu al-luّġaẗa al-ʿarabiīh munḏu ʿaāmin.
I’ve been learning Arabic for a year.

6) I’m learning Arabic at _____.

Where are you learning Arabic? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

أتعلم اللغة العربية على موقع ArabicPod101.com
ʾataʿalmu al-lluġaẗa al-ʿarabiīh ʿalaā mawqiʿ ArabicPod101.com
I’m learning Arabic at ArabicPod101.com.

7) I am ____ years old.

Here’s how to say how old you are in Arabic. .

عمري سبعة وعشرون عاما.
ʿumriī sabʿaẗun waʿšruūn ʿaāman.
I’m 27 years old.

8) I am ______.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman? Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “ ʾanaā ” meaning “I” and add your position.

ʿanaā mudaris.
I’m a teacher.

9) One of my hobbies is _____.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Arabic.

Here’s an example to use:

واحدة من هواياتي هي القراءة.
waāḥidaẗun min hiwaāyaātiī hiī al-qiraāʾah.
One of my hobbies is reading.

10) I enjoy listening to music.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

أستمتع بسماع الموسيقى.
‘astamtiʿu bisamaāʿi al-muūsiīqaā.
I enjoy listening to music.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in Arabic in 10 lines. I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy.

See if you can introduce yourself below. Leave me a comment.

I read all comments!

Hope you enjoyed this!

– The Main Junkie

P.S. I highly recommend this for Arabic learners. If you REALLY want to learn to Arabic with effective lessons by real teachers – Sign up for free at ArabicPod101 (click here) and start learning !

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The Al-Mansi family stands as a poignant testament to the agony of the missing amid the Israeli war .

Five months have passed since Hazam Al-Mansi, a father and grandfather of 13, vanished without a trace, leaving an incomprehensible void.

“Hazam was the pillar of our family, the father, the support; he was everything to us,” says Fatina Al-Mansi, Hazem’s wife, her voice breaking with tears.

“Every day, I weep for my daughters. We have four daughters and two sons, and each one bears the burden of their father's absence differently.”

For Hazam's daughters, the pain of his absence is profound, their tears a daily reminder of the void left by his disappearance.

“We long to hear his voice, to feel his comforting embrace once more, to hug him,” says his eldest daughter, her voice trembling with sorrow.

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Hazem, 60, suffers from chronic diseases and nerve allergies, requiring ongoing treatment. However, due to the Israeli war in Gaza, medications have depleted in pharmacies, and many have closed. Additionally, UNRWA health clinics have been shut since October 7.

“We searched everywhere for treatment, but it was not available. Most medications were running out of pharmacies. Without his nerve treatment medication, Hazem’s nerves began to spasm,” explains Fatina.

“Hazem’s condition worsened over the next thirteen days after treatment was interrupted. One day, our neighbour told us there was a pharmacy open in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood. As soon as Hazem knew that, he quickly went there without waiting. I asked him to wait for one of our sons to go, but he refused,” she continues.

"I pray every night for his safe return, hoping for reassurance... We long to know his fate, whether he is alive or dead. At the very least, we wish to provide him with a proper burial"

Conditions in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood were exceedingly challenging and dangerous, compounded by the Israeli army's westward expansion of ground operations in Gaza City.

Since November 6, Hazam Al-Mansi has been missing. He went out and did not return.

“We do not know where he is or what happened to him,” says his wife, her heart heavy with grief.

“We have searched every corner, every shelter, hoping to find even a shred of information,” she whispers, her hands trembling with emotion. “But all we are met with is silence.”

In their search for answers, the Al-Mansi family reached out to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) , hoping for assistance in locating Hazam. Yet, their inquiries have yielded no response, leaving the family in uncertainty.

“I pray every night for his safe return, hoping for reassurance,” his wife expresses. “We long to know his fate, whether he is alive or dead. At the very least, we wish to provide him with a proper burial,” she says. “Don't they say that honouring the dead is burying him? I want to bury him. I want him to have a grave so that we can remember him and that his children and grandchildren can visit him.”

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor estimates that more than 13,000 Palestinians are missing, either buried under rubble, victims of indiscriminate mass graves, or forcibly hidden in Israeli prisons and detention centres. Some may have been killed within these facilities.

The Israeli army has not released any information regarding the circumstances of these deaths. Independent bodies have not been able to verify or ascertain the circumstances, and the bodies have not been recovered, identified, or returned to their families.

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Uncertainty and fear for nael al-yazji.

In the heart-wrenching story of the Al-Mansi family, another plight unfolds. Nael Al-Yazji's wife describes bearing her anxieties like a mountain.

“We've endured every aspect of this Israeli genocide. We face hunger, fear, death, and anxiety daily. Living under constant bombardment has become our norm,” says Dana, Nael Al-Yazji's wife.

“We've witnessed the suffering and fear etched on our children's faces. Yet, nothing compares to the agony of not knowing Nael's fate,” she continues.

In late March, Israeli forces invaded Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, committing atrocities against civilians both inside and nearby.

Nael Al-Yazji, 32, had sought refuge in his family home nearby. However, Israeli forces violently raided their home, kidnapping men and forcibly relocating women southward.

"To this day, I know nothing about Nael, whether he was killed or captured"

Dana’s harrowing recollection paints a vivid picture of the night terror descended upon their home. “The army suddenly stormed in,” she recounts. “More than 20 soldiers, accompanied by dogs, unleashed a barrage of gunfire to instil fear. Then, they swiftly blindfolded and restrained us.

“At that moment, I was separated from my family — my husband and children — surrounded only by the cacophony of screams and cries,” she recalls.

“I was held captive for several hours in an unknown place. There were others screaming alongside me, but who they were and where we were, I don’t know,” she adds.

Untied by the soldiers, Dana and her children were directed towards Al-Rashid Street , with orders to head south. Despite her desperate pleas for information about her husband, Dana received only shouts in return. With no alternatives, she went southward with her two children, ultimately reaching Deir al-Balah.

“To this day, I know nothing about Nael, whether he was killed or captured,” the grieving mother laments.

“Nothing is more agonising than when the children ask for their father, and I don't know how to answer them. They don't understand our circumstances.”

Ongoing searches: The case of Saleh Ghazi

"Saleh Ghazi" (name changed to protect identity), has been missing for two months, leaving his family in a state of desperate longing for any news about him.

“Saleh was at home in Al-Shati camp after his family was displaced to the south, but he stayed in Gaza City due to his work at Al-Shifa Hospital,” explains Mohamed Adli, 28, Saleh’s friend. “When the Israeli army last invaded Al-Shifa Hospital, I lost contact with Saleh for 10 days until the army withdrew. Despite relentless searching, there was no trace of him. His family and I continued to reach out, hoping to find any information, but to no avail,” Adli adds.

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The area where Saleh's house is located was subjected to relentless Israeli bombings. Despite exhaustive efforts by the Civil Defense to search for bodies under the rubble, there was no trace of him found.

“We are trapped in a nightmare, unsure if Saleh is alive or dead if he has been taken prisoner or lost beneath the rubble,” laments Amin, Saleh's father, his eyes filled with anguish.

“All we ask for is an answer, a chance to mourn if he is no longer with us, or the hope of his safe return if he was arrested.” Mahmoud Mushtaha is a Gaza-based freelance journalist and human rights activist. He works as a media assistant at We Are Not Numbers, a project of the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor

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There's going to be a federal by-election this weekend, though you could be forgiven for not knowing that. Sure, Labor isn't running a candidate and sure, it's Scott Morrison's old seat of Cook , which is among the safest Coalition seats in the country, and certainly the safest in Sydney.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton shocked many people, and left others simply wondering, when he gave a speech at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday which spoke of events in Gaza since October 7 through the prism of a rising tide of anti-Semitism in Australia that he linked to Palestinian protests at the same building on October 9.

"A mob undeterred creates a movement," Dutton said, and after listing a range of events which he said demonstrated this alarming trend, went on to blame "a lack of political leadership from those in power" for "the rise in anti-Semitism" in Australia.

It was his comparison with the political leadership of John Howard in response to the Port Arthur Massacre of 1996, in which 35 people were killed, which attracted all the attention.

"While no one was killed during the October 9 protests, the events at the Sydney Opera House were akin to a Port Arthur moment in terms of their social significance," Dutton said.

There are some places you can't go in politics and this was one of them. His comments were widely condemned, including by the Liberal Premier of Tasmania. Dutton's frontbench colleagues dutifully came out to defend him. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer described Dutton's comments as "incredibly disrespectful" and "wholly inappropriate".

But at a deeper level, if we are talking political leadership, Dutton's unrelenting and increasing policy of addressing the catastrophe that has occurred in the Middle East since October 7 purely through the lens of what it means for Jewish Australians — and ignoring the fact tens of thousands of Palestinians have lost their lives — doesn't really seem to fit the bill.

Let's not even focus on the rights and wrongs of this for a moment. Let's talk sheer political pragmatism. The Coalition's political strategy, ostensibly, is to win a slew of seats from Labor in places like Western Sydney.

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Western Sydney is home to hundreds of thousands of people with links to the Middle East. Not all of them are Muslim. And there is deep alarm and fear in these communities over what is happening in Gaza, often to people who are their families and friends.

Dutton pays little heed to these concerns in his public remarks, and attacks the prime minister for failing to "see the danger which anti-Semitism poses to our social cohesion, to our way of life, and to the preservation of the Australian achievement".

Dutton's political leadership, it seems, only applies to some sections of the community.

But what is deeply troubling to Arabic and Islamic communities in Australia — including Christian Arabs and Lebanese Maronites — is that they feel equally unheard by the government of the day.

Earlier this week, comments by Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised the spectre that Australia may at some point formally recognise the state of Palestine.

This was because she said the recognition of a Palestinian state is "the only hope to break the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East and a two-state solution would help ensure long-term security for Israel and further undermine Hamas.

This was widely interpreted as ramping up pressure on Israel by implying that Australia might — one of these days — join the many other countries that already recognise the state of Palestine.

It shouldn't actually have been that controversial a statement. A two-state solution and recognition of Palestine are, after all, official Labor Party policy.

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Wong's comments attracted the ire of Dutton, The Australian and the Israel Lobby in Australia, among others. She was congratulated by others for moving Australia's position forward, however incrementally.

The congratulators included many of her colleagues sitting around the cabinet table on Tuesday. But it was apparently too much for some in the room and bitter differences erupted between Wong and Industry Minister Ed Husic — who has long led the internal charge for a more balanced position on the conflict from the government.

Wong's cautious rhetoric may have been the antithesis of Dutton's colourful rhetoric, but the question of just how Labor's political handling of this issue since October 7 matches up with the aspirations of Australia's Arabic and Islamic communities is equally hard to fathom.

Multiple sources say that Labor is experiencing a mass desertion of voters from these communities who have started to organise themselves politically in WhatsApp groups to run independent candidates at the next election — discussing fundraising and strategies that reflect their sense of abandonment by Labor.

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The party machine has told the government that between five and seven seats in Sydney and Melbourne are currently under serious threat, including the seats of ministers Jason Clare, Tony Burke, and Ed Husic and MPs Anne Stanley (Werriwa) and Peter Khalil (Wills).

Senior figures in the government insist that Wong's remarks this week have to be seen as part of a calibrated international effort to ramp up pressure on Israel.

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Some sheepishly acknowledge that Australia's response is calibrated to seeking the protection of being in step with the United States on this issue.

Caution has dominated the government's approach.

The move to appoint the former chief of the Defence Force Mark Binskin to investigate the killing of seven humanitarian workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, seems to suggest any pressure Australia is trying to apply is having little effect.

Israel is doing little, it seems, to aid or assist Binskin's task.

If Palestinians feel unloved by both Israel and Hamas in Gaza, their family and friends in Australia feel equally unloved by our major political parties.

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Loneliness is a problem that a.i. won’t solve.

By Jessica Grose

Opinion Writer

When I was reporting my ed tech series , I stumbled on one of the most disturbing things I’ve read in years about how technology might interfere with human connection: an article on the website of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz cheerfully headlined “ It’s Not a Computer, It’s a Companion! ”

It opens with this quote from someone who has apparently fully embraced the idea of having a chatbot for a significant other: “The great thing about A.I. is that it is constantly evolving. One day it will be better than a real [girlfriend]. One day, the real one will be the inferior choice.” The article goes on to breathlessly outline use cases for “A.I. companions,” suggesting that some future iteration of chatbots could stand in for mental health professionals, relationship coaches or chatty co-workers.

This week, OpenAI released an update to its ChatGPT chatbot, an indication that the inhuman future foretold by the Andreessen Horowitz story is fast approaching. According to The Washington Post, “The new model, called GPT-4o (“o” stands for “omni”), can interpret user instructions delivered via text, audio and image — and respond in all three modes as well.” GPT-4o is meant to encourage people to speak to it rather than type into it, The Post reports , as “the updated voice can mimic a wider range of human emotions, and allows the user to interrupt. It chatted with users with fewer delays, and identified an OpenAI executive’s emotion based on a video chat where he was grinning.”

There have been lots of comparisons between GPT-4o and the 2013 movie “Her,” in which a man falls in love with his A.I. assistant, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. While some observers, including the Times Opinion contributing writer Julia Angwin, who called ChatGPT’s recent update “ rather routine ,” weren’t particularly impressed, there’s been plenty of hype about the potential for humanlike chatbots to ameliorate emotional challenges, particularly loneliness and social isolation.

For example, in January, a co-founder of one A.I. company argued that the technology could improve quality of life for isolated older people, writing , “Companionship can be provided in the form of virtual assistants or chatbots, and these companions can engage in conversations, play games or provide information, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and boredom.”

Certainly, there are valuable and beneficial uses for A.I. chatbots — they can be life-changing for people who are visually impaired , for example. But the notion that bots will one day be an adequate substitute for human contact misunderstands what loneliness really is and doesn’t account for the necessity of human touch.

There are disagreements among academics about the precise meaning of “loneliness,” but to come at it as a social problem, it’s worth trying to sharpen our definitions. Eric Klinenberg , a sociologist at New York University and the author of several books about social connectedness, including “Going Solo” and “Palaces for the People,” described the complexity of loneliness to me this way: “I think of loneliness as our bodies’ signal to us that we need better, more satisfying connections with other people.” And, he said, “the major issue I have with loneliness metrics is they often fail to distinguish between the ordinary healthy loneliness, which gets us off our couch and into the social world when we need it, and the chronic dangerous loneliness, which prevents us from getting off our couch and spirals and leads us to spiral into depression and withdrawal.”

Why I worry about chatting with bots as a potential solution to loneliness is that it could be an approach that blunts the feeling just enough that it discourages or even prevents people from taking that step off the couch toward making connections with others. And some research indicates that a lack of human touch can exacerbate feelings of isolation. One 2023 paper by researchers at the University of Stirling expresses this more holistic view of loneliness quite eloquently, describing the emotion as “an embodied and contextualized sensory experience.”

Nick Gray, a co-author of that paper — which is about the effect of simulated versus real touch on feelings of loneliness — told me that he hasn’t seen any research yet on how realistic A.I. chatbots affect loneliness, noting that it is, obviously, a very new technology. But based on previous research in the field, including his own, he says “a realistic A.I. chatbot could give a temporary reprieve of the feelings of loneliness,” but “it’s a stretch to say it will reduce or get rid of loneliness.”

Klinenberg pointed out that we just had a natural experiment in forced isolation with the Covid-19 pandemic, and the results were quite clear: People, particularly people who lived alone, longed for human interaction. “If I told you that it’s a new pandemic that will hit this summer and we’ll all spend the next year alone or at home with our family, with everything in the public realm shut down, I don’t think the fact of A.I. would make us feel relieved,” he said, adding, “I think the prospect of a world without face-to-face interaction and human touch is terrifying.” He also noted that some of the companies that are pouring money into developing A.I. are among those that put ( unpopular ) return-to-office mandates into effect, so they certainly believe in the value of human interaction on some level.

I was struck by this passage in a story titled “Could A.I.-Powered Robot ‘Companions’ Combat Human Loneliness?” about work that researchers at Auckland, Duke and Cornell Universities are conducting with robots used as a means to try to help alleviate loneliness in older people:

“Right now, all the evidence points to having a real friend as the best solution,” said Murali Doraiswamy, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P., professor of psychiatry and geriatrics at Duke University and member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. “But until society prioritizes social connectedness and elder care, robots are a solution for the millions of isolated people who have no other solutions.”

What if even a tiny portion of the billions being spent developing A.I. chatbots could be spent on human and physical things we already know help loneliness? As Klinenberg put it, to help lonely and isolated people, we should be investing in things like collaborative housing, parks, libraries and other kinds of accessible social infrastructures that can help people of all ages build connectedness.

“The real social challenge and policy challenge and human challenge is for us to find ways to recognize these people and to attend to them, to care for them,” Klinenberg said. “But I also know that’s very hard work, and collectively we have failed to rise to that challenge.” We don’t want to spend the money or the time to support the most vulnerable among us. “In a way,” he added, “it’s our social failure that has created this opportunity for A.I. and technology to fill in the void.”

Jessica Grose is an Opinion writer for The Times, covering family, religion, education, culture and the way we live now.

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Abstract: We present Chameleon, a family of early-fusion token-based mixed-modal models capable of understanding and generating images and text in any arbitrary sequence. We outline a stable training approach from inception, an alignment recipe, and an architectural parameterization tailored for the early-fusion, token-based, mixed-modal setting. The models are evaluated on a comprehensive range of tasks, including visual question answering, image captioning, text generation, image generation, and long-form mixed modal generation. Chameleon demonstrates broad and general capabilities, including state-of-the-art performance in image captioning tasks, outperforms Llama-2 in text-only tasks while being competitive with models such as Mixtral 8x7B and Gemini-Pro, and performs non-trivial image generation, all in a single model. It also matches or exceeds the performance of much larger models, including Gemini Pro and GPT-4V, according to human judgments on a new long-form mixed-modal generation evaluation, where either the prompt or outputs contain mixed sequences of both images and text. Chameleon marks a significant step forward in a unified modeling of full multimodal documents.

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