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10 essential Italian phrases for talking about your family

Share your family connections with essential Italian phrases. Perfect for new friends and cultural immersion!

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Talking about your family is a fantastic way to connect with people in Italy. Whether you're at a dinner party or just meeting someone new, discussing your loved ones is a common and welcome topic. These phrases will help you introduce your parents, siblings, and other relatives, and even share a little about them. They are designed to be simple, natural, and useful for everyday conversations.

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Core Italian words for everyday conversation.

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Ho anche dei nipoti.

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  • La mia famiglia è piccola/grande.
    lah MEE-ah fah-MEE-lyah eh PEAK-koh-lah / GRAHN-deh
    My family is small/big.
  • Ho un fratello / una sorella.
    oh oon frah-TEL-loh / OO-nah soh-REL-lah
    I have a brother / a sister.
  • Lui / Lei è mio fratello / mia sorella.
    LOO-ee / LAY eh MEE-oh frah-TEL-loh / MEE-ah soh-REL-lah
    He / She is my brother / my sister.
  • Ho due fratelli / due sorelle.
    oh DOO-eh frah-TEL-lee / DOO-eh soh-REL-leh
    I have two brothers / two sisters.
  • I miei genitori sono...
    ee MYEY jeh-nee-TOR-ee SOH-noh...
    My parents are...
  • Mia madre si chiama Maria.
    MEE-ah MAH-dreh see KYAH-mah Mah-REE-ah
    My mother's name is Maria.
  • Mio padre lavora come dottore.
    MEE-oh PAH-dreh lah-VOH-rah KOH-meh dot-TOR-eh
    My father works as a doctor.
  • Ho anche dei nipoti.
    oh AHN-keh dey nee-POH-tee
    I also have nephews/nieces.
  • Sono figlio unico / figlia unica.
    SOH-noh FEEL-lyoh OO-nee-koh / FEEL-lyah OO-nee-kah
    I am an only son / an only daughter.
  • Mi piace passare tempo con la mia famiglia.
    mee PYAH-cheh pahs-SAH-reh TEM-poh kohn lah MEE-ah fah-MEE-lyah
    I like spending time with my family.

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