Cool MateMeaning of Nephew
The son of one's brother or sister.
In simple words: The son of your brother or sister.
Nephew in a sentence
- I took my nephew to the zoo last weekend.
- Her nephew just graduated from college.
- My nephew loves playing video games.
- He is my sister's only nephew.
- I bought a gift for my nephew's birthday.
How to use Nephew
Used in everyday conversations. Avoid using in very formal or legal contexts where family relationships are not specified.
Grammar pattern
noun
Memory hint
Think of ‘nephew’ like ‘nephew’ - a buddy that's part of your family.
Related words
Collocations with Nephew
- play with my nephew
- take my nephew
- nephew and niece
Opposites of Nephew
- aunt
- niece
Common mistakes with Nephew
- Confusing with 'niece', which refers to a brother's or sister's daughter.
- Using 'nephew' for non-blood relatives, which is incorrect.
- Mispronouncing as 'nephew' instead of the correct pronunciation.
Nephew appears in
Nephew in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ابن الأخ أو الأخت
ابن أخوك أو أختك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাইপো/বোনপো
তোমার ভাই বা বোনের ছেলে।
- GermanDeutsch
Neffe
Der Sohn deines Bruders oder deiner Schwester.
- SpanishEspañol
Sobrino
El hijo de tu hermano o hermana.
- Persianفارسی
برادرزاده/خواهرزاده
پسرِ برادر یا خواهرت.
- FrenchFrançais
Neveu
Le fils de ton frère ou de ta sœur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भतीजा
आपके भाई या बहन का बेटा।
- ItalianItaliano
Nipote
Il figlio di tuo fratello o sorella.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sobrinho
O filho do seu irmão ou da sua irmã.
- RussianРусский
Племянник
Сын твоего брата или сестры.
- Urduاردو
بھتیجا، بھانجا
آپ کے بھائی یا بہن کا بیٹا
- Chinese中文
侄子, 外甥
你兄弟或姐妹的儿子。
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Frequently asked questions about Nephew
What does Nephew mean?
The son of your brother or sister.
What is the definition of Nephew?
The son of one's brother or sister.
How do you use Nephew in a sentence?
I took my nephew to the zoo last weekend.
Can you give another example of Nephew?
Her nephew just graduated from college.
What are synonyms for Nephew?
Common alternatives include kin, relative, family member.
What is the opposite of Nephew?
Opposite meanings include aunt, niece.
What words go with Nephew?
It commonly pairs with play with my nephew, take my nephew, nephew and niece.
What are common mistakes when using Nephew?
Confusing with 'niece', which refers to a brother's or sister's daughter. Using 'nephew' for non-blood relatives, which is incorrect. Mispronouncing as 'nephew' instead of the correct pronunciation.
How do you pronounce Nephew?
US: //ˈnɛfju//, UK: //ˈnɛfjuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nephew?
Used in everyday conversations. Avoid using in very formal or legal contexts where family relationships are not specified.