Family and Relationships Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering English words and phrases related to family structures, origins, relationships, and interpersonal dynamics.

take after somebody

(phrase) To resemble or be similar to an older family member in appearance or character. Example: 'He takes after his father.'

look like somebody

(phrase) To have a similar physical appearance to someone. Example: 'You look like your mother.'

originally

(adv) In the beginning or from the start; used to refer to where someone or something first originated. Example: 'She originally came from Darkhan.'

generation

(n) All of the people born and living at about the same time, or a single stage in family descent (such as grandparents, parents, or children). Example: 'Three generations live together.'

previous

(adj) Existing or occurring before in time or order; preceding. Example: 'Read the previous page.'

emigrate from… to…

(phrase) To leave one's own country or region to settle permanently in another. Example: 'They emigrated from Mongolia to Australia.'

immigrant

(n) A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Example: 'He is an immigrant.'

ancestor

(n) A person from whom one is descended, typically someone more remote than a grandparent. Example: 'My ancestors came from the countryside.'

royal

(adj) Having the status of, or belonging to, a king, queen, or monarchical family. Example: 'They belong to the royal family.'

member

(n) An individual that belongs to a specific group, society, or club. Example: 'She is a member of the club.'

be related to somebody

(phrase) To belong to the same family or have family ties with another person. Example: 'Are you related to him?'

half-brother

(n) A brother with whom one shares only one parent (such as having the same father). Example: 'Tom is my half-brother.'

stepfather

(n) A man who is married to one's mother after the dissolution of a previous marriage or the death of a parent. Example: 'My stepfather is kind.'

bring somebody up

(phrase) To care for and raise a child until they are an adult. Example: 'Her grandparents brought her up.'

support somebody

(v phrase) To give assistance, encouragement, or emotional and material backing to someone. Example: 'My family supports me.'

get divorced

(phrase) To legally and officially terminate a marriage. Example: 'They got divorced last year.'

adopt a child

(phrase) To legally take another person's child into one's family and raise them as one's own. Example: 'They decided to adopt a child.'

foster parent

(n phrase) An adult who looks after and provides temporary care for a child who is not their own biological offspring. Example: 'She lives with foster parents.'

single parent

(n phrase) A mother or father bringing up a child or children without a partner or spouse. Example: 'He was raised by a single parent.'

only child

(n phrase) A child who has no brothers or sisters. Example: 'She is an only child.'

fall out with somebody

(phrase) To have an argument or disagreement with someone and stop being friendly with them. Example: 'I fell out with my friend.'

in a relationship

(phrase) Being romantically involved with another person. Example: 'They are in a relationship.'

go out with somebody

(phrase) To have a romantic dating relationship with someone. Example: 'He is going out with Anna.'

split up with somebody

(phrase) To end a romantic relationship or partnership with someone. Example: 'She split up with her boyfriend.'

regret

(v) To feel sad, repentant, or sorrowful about a past action or statement (such as thinking 'I shouldn't have said that…'). Example: 'I regret saying that.'

have nothing in common

(phrase) To share no similar interests, characteristics, or opinions with another person. Example: 'They have nothing in common.'

realize

(v) To suddenly become fully aware of or understand a fact, truth, or mistake. Example: 'I realized my mistake.'

go wrong

(phrase) To fail to turn out as intended or to result in a problem or error. Example: 'Something went wrong.'

get together

(phrase) To meet or gather socially with other people to spend time together. Example: 'We get together on weekends.'

one another

(pronoun phrase) Each other; used to indicate that each member of a group does something to or with the other members. Example: 'They help one another.'