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Pronunciation / Transliteration: famiglia
"Siamo tutti una famiglia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to refer to family or relatives, often used in a broader sense to include close friends.
"At the family reunion, everyone felt like mishpocha, sharing stories and laughter." - 2
A close-knit group of people who share a strong bond, akin to family.
"In our community, we treat each other like mishpocha, always supporting one another."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mishpocha' originates from Yiddish, which itself is derived from the Hebrew word 'mishpachah', meaning 'family' or 'clan'. The word has been adopted into English primarily within Jewish communities, reflecting familial ties and connections.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mishpocha" is said worldwide
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famille
Transliteration: famille
"Nous sommes tous de la même famille."
Familie
Transliteration: Familie
"Wir sind alle eine Familie."
famiglia
Transliteration: famiglia
"Siamo tutti una famiglia."
familia
Transliteration: familia
"Todos somos de la misma familia."
família
Transliteration: família
"Todos somos da mesma família."
परिवार
Transliteration: parivaar
"हम सब एक ही परिवार हैं।"
家庭
Transliteration: jiātíng
"我们都是同一个家庭。"
가족
Transliteration: gajok
"우리는 모두 같은 가족입니다."
家族
Transliteration: kazoku
"私たちは皆同じ家族です。"
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