cousin in Afrikaans
cousin in Afrikaans is neef, niggie — cousin means the child of one's aunt or uncle.
cousin in Afrikaans
neef
child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister
niggie
child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister
What does "cousin" mean?
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noun The child of one's aunt or uncle.
"My cousin flew in from Toronto for the wedding."
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noun More broadly, any distant relative who is not a direct ancestor or descendant.
"She traced her family tree and found third cousins she never knew about."
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cousin in a sentence
- My cousin flew in from Toronto for the wedding.
- We spent every summer with our cousins at the lake house.
- She traced her family tree and found third cousins she never knew about.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cousin" in Afrikaans?
"cousin" in Afrikaans is neef, niggie. cousin means: The child of one's aunt or uncle.
How do you use "cousin" in a sentence?
Example: "My cousin flew in from Toronto for the wedding." In Afrikaans, "cousin" is neef, niggie.
Are there other ways to say "cousin" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "cousin": neef, niggie.
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