семья
family
Meaning of семья
группа людей, связанных кровным родством
people related by blood
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Моя семья живут or моя семья живёт?
моя семья живёт
семья is singular: семья живёт, семья любит.
Don't say моя семья живут. Say моя семья живёт: the verb is always singular with семья.
Моя семья живёт в небольшом городе.
My family lives in a small town.
семья with English translation
семья usage examples
Мы пригласили всю семью на барбекю.
We invited the whole family to the barbecue.
Я звоню своей семье каждое воскресенье вечером.
I call my family every Sunday evening.
семья synonyms
What's the difference between семья / родные / семейство
Warm word for one's family members: мои родные.
Bookish or joking word for a family group.
Advanced: broader words (2)
Relatives: also aunts, cousins, distant relations.
Loved ones: family and very close friends.
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семья belongs to the topic "Family Members →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
семья meaning: what does it mean?
people related by blood
семья pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
семья is pronounced as [sʲemˈja]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
семья definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We invited the whole family to the barbecue. Translation: Мы пригласили всю семью на барбекю.
Is семья part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, семья (family) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is семья part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, семья (family) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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