Cool MateMeaning of Cousin
a child of your aunt or uncle
In simple words: The child of your aunt or uncle.
Cousin in a sentence
- My cousin and I used to play together every summer.
- She invited her cousin to the family reunion.
- Did you know that he is my second cousin?
- My cousin loves to read books about science.
- I have a cousin who lives in another country.
How to use Cousin
Use 'cousin' when referring to family members who share grandparents but not parents. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. In more formal discussions about family, you might specify 'first cousin' or 'second cousin'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'co-' as together and 'sin' as sibling — cousins are family members that are 'together' but not siblings.
Related words
Collocations with Cousin
Common mistakes with Cousin
- Confused with 'nephew' or 'niece', which refer to siblings' children.
- Using 'cousins' to refer to unrelated friends.
- Misunderstanding the family tree relation when discussing blended families.
Cousin appears in
Cousin in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ابن عم، ابنة عم
طفل عمتك أو عمك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চাচাতো/মামাতো/খালাতো/ফুফাতো ভাই/বোন
আপনার কাকা বা মামা বা খালার বা ফুফুর ছেলে বা মেয়ে।
- GermanDeutsch
Cousin
Das Kind deiner Tante oder deines Onkels.
- SpanishEspañol
Primo, prima
El hijo de tu tía o tío.
- Persianفارسی
پسرعمو، دخترعمو
فرزند عمو یا عمه شما.
- FrenchFrançais
Cousin
L'enfant de ton oncle ou de ta tante.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कज़िन
आपके चाचा या चाची का बच्चा।
- ItalianItaliano
Cugino/a
Il figlio o la figlia di tuo zio o tua zia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Primo/Prima
O filho ou filha da sua tia ou tio.
- RussianРусский
Двоюродный брат/сестра
Ребенок вашей тети или дяди.
- Urduاردو
کزن
آپ کی خالہ یا چچا کا بچہ۔
- Chinese中文
表兄弟姐妹
你姑姑或舅舅的孩子。
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Frequently asked questions about Cousin
What does Cousin mean?
The child of your aunt or uncle.
What is the definition of Cousin?
a child of your aunt or uncle
How do you use Cousin in a sentence?
My cousin and I used to play together every summer.
Can you give another example of Cousin?
She invited her cousin to the family reunion.
What are synonyms for Cousin?
Common alternatives include relative, kin, family member.
What is the opposite of Cousin?
Opposite meanings include stranger, foreigner, non-relative.
What words go with Cousin?
It commonly pairs with first, second, distant, cousin once, twice, etc. removed, first, second, distant, cousin once, twice, etc. removed.
What are common mistakes when using Cousin?
Confused with 'nephew' or 'niece', which refer to siblings' children. Using 'cousins' to refer to unrelated friends. Misunderstanding the family tree relation when discussing blended families.
How do you pronounce Cousin?
US: /["/ˈkʌzn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌzn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cousin?
Use 'cousin' when referring to family members who share grandparents but not parents. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. In more formal discussions about family, you might specify 'first cousin' or 'second cousin'.
What CEFR level is Cousin?
"Cousin" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.