In this lesson, we are going to learn how to talk about relationship statuses in Russian, like being married or single. We’ll also check out some family words. Knowing these terms will help you share about your life and family in chats with friends.

Key Relationship Statuses

1. Сингл (single) – This means someone who is not in a relationship. For example:

   • Я сингл. (Ya singl.) – I am single.

2. Замужем (married, for women) – Women say this when they are married. For example:

   • Я замужем. (Ya zamuzhem.) – I am married (female).

3. Женат (married, for men) – Men use this word to say they are married. For example:

   • Я женат. (Ya zhenat.) – I am married (male).

4. В отношениях (in a relationship) – This means someone is in a romantic relationship. For example:

   • Я в отношениях. (Ya v otnošeniyakh.) – I am in a relationship.

5. Разведён (divorced, for men) – This word means divorced for men. For example:

   • Я разведён. (Ya razveden.) – I am divorced (male).

6. Разведена (divorced, for women) – This word means divorced for women. For example:

   • Я разведена. (Ya razvedena.) – I am divorced (female).

Family Vocabulary

It's good to know family words when talking about relationships. Here are some key terms:

• Мама (mama) – Mother
• Папа (papa) – Father
• Сестра (sestra) – Sister
• Брат (brat) – Brother
• Дядя (dyadya) – Uncle
• Тётя (tyotya) – Aunt

Sample Sentences

Let’s practice using these words in some sentences:

• Моя сестра замужем. (Moya sestra zamuzhem.) – My sister is married.
• Мой брат сингл. (Moy brat singl.) – My brother is single.
• Мы в отношениях. (My v otnošeniyakh.) – We are in a relationship.

Conclusion

By learning these important words and phrases, you can easily talk about your relationship status and family in Russian. Try using these words in sentences to become more confident when you speak!