cousin in German
cousin in German is Cousin, Cousine, Vetter — cousin means the child of one's aunt or uncle.
cousin in German
Cousin
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
Cousine
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
Vetter
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
Kusine
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
Base
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
entfernte Verwandte
Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a kinsman or kinswoman.
entfernter Verwandter
Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a kinsman or kinswoman.
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."
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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cousin" in German?
"cousin" in German is Cousin, Cousine, Vetter. 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 German, "cousin" is Cousin, Cousine, Vetter.
Are there other ways to say "cousin" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "cousin": Cousin, Cousine, Vetter, Kusine, Base, entfernte Verwandte.
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