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cousin in Swedish

cousin in Swedish is kusin, släkting — cousin means the child of one's aunt or uncle.

cousin in Swedish

kusin
noun
(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.
släkting
noun
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?

  1. noun The child of one's aunt or uncle.
    "My cousin flew in from Toronto for the wedding."
  2. 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.
  • At the family reunion I met a distant cousin who lives on the other side of the world.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cousin" in Swedish?
"cousin" in Swedish is kusin, släkting. 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 Swedish, "cousin" is kusin, släkting.
Are there other ways to say "cousin" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "cousin": kusin, släkting.
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