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How do you say "cousin" in German?
der Cousin
In German, "cousin" is der Cousin.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'koo-ZAN', stress on the last syllable, close to the French-derived English word 'cousin'.
Grammar notes
der Cousin is masculine. Plural: der Cousins.
Example sentence
Mein Cousin war während der Feiertage zu Besuch.
My cousin visited during the holidays.
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How to remember der Cousin
This word is borrowed from French, just like the English word 'cousin', so the two are close cousins themselves.
Related words
- grandfather der Großvater
- grandmother die Großmutter
- uncle der Onkel
- aunt die Tante
- nephew der Neffe
- niece die Nichte
- stepfather der Stiefvater
- stepmother die Stiefmutter
- godfather der Pate
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Questions about der Cousin
How do you say "cousin" in German?
In German, "cousin" is der Cousin. It is a noun.
Is der Cousin masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Cousin is masculine. Plural: der Cousins.
How is der Cousin used in a sentence?
Use der Cousin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Cousin war während der Feiertage zu Besuch. (My cousin visited during the holidays.).
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