Family
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This is my family
Eta amar poribar
AY-tah AH-mahr POH-ree-bahr
About this phrase
Literally
this my family
When to use it
Use when introducing your family, for example showing a photo or presenting people in person. 'Eta' points at something/someone; for people present you may also hear 'ora amar poribar' (they are my family).
How it feels
Neutral, works in most everyday situations.
Formality
Neutral
Grammar
Word by word
Examples
In a conversation
A
Eta amar poribar
This is my family
B
Ki shundor poribar!
What a lovely family!
Common replies
Khub shundor
Very nice
Apnar poribare ke ke achhen?
Who is in your family?