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cousin

/ˈkʌz.ən/

A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. It is a family member who shares the same grandparents as you but has different parents.

أمثلة

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1

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

2

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

3

Yo cousin, are you coming to the party tonight?

Hey relative, are you coming to the party tonight?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
cousin
صفة
cousinly
مرتبط
cousinhood
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'C' in 'Cousin' standing for 'Connection'—they are a connection to your extended family circle.

اختبار سريع

My uncle has a son; he is my ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: cousin

أمثلة

1

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

everyday

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

2

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

formal

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

3

Yo cousin, are you coming to the party tonight?

informal

Hey relative, are you coming to the party tonight?

4

Sociological data suggests that cousins often maintain strong bonds in migratory families.

academic

Sociological data suggests that cousins often maintain strong bonds in migratory families.

5

I am starting a new business venture with my first cousin.

business

I am starting a new business venture with my first cousin.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
cousin
صفة
cousinly
مرتبط
cousinhood

تلازمات شائعة

first cousin the child of your aunt or uncle
distant cousin a relative not closely related
close cousin a cousin you see often
male cousin a boy or man who is your cousin
female cousin a girl or woman who is your cousin

العبارات الشائعة

kissing cousins

two things that are very similar to each other

second cousin

the child of your parent's first cousin

country cousin

a relative from a rural area who is unfamiliar with city ways

يُخلط عادةً مع

cousin vs nephew/niece

A nephew or niece is the child of your sibling, whereas a cousin is the child of your parent's sibling.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In English, 'cousin' does not change based on gender. It can refer to either a male or a female relative.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to say 'cousin brother' or 'cousin sister' to specify gender, but in English, you should just use 'cousin' or say 'my male cousin'.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'C' in 'Cousin' standing for 'Connection'—they are a connection to your extended family circle.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old French word 'cosin', which comes from the Latin 'consobrinus' meaning 'mother's sister's child'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural form: cousins Gender-neutral noun
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking cultures, 'cousin' almost always refers to a biological relative, though in some communities, it is used for very close friends.

اختبار سريع

My uncle has a son; he is my ______.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: cousin

مزيد من كلمات Family

aunt

A1

The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle. It is a kinship term used to describe a female member of the extended family.

nephew

A1

A nephew is the son of a person's brother or sister. It can also refer to the son of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

relative

A1

A relative is a person who is part of your family. It describes anyone you are connected to by blood or marriage, such as a cousin, aunt, or grandparent.

generation

A1

A generation is a group of people who are born and live at about the same time, such as parents or children. It also describes the average period of time, about 20 to 30 years, between the birth of parents and their children.

marriage

A1

Marriage is the legal or formal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. It usually involves a ceremony and a commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives.

married

A1

The state of having a husband or a wife through a legal or formal ceremony. It describes a person who has entered into a marriage contract with another person.

single

A1

A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner. It can also refer to an individual living alone or a status on official documents.

engaged

A1

To be engaged means that two people have promised to marry each other. It describes the time between a couple's decision to wed and the actual wedding ceremony.

couple

A1

A couple refers to two people who are married or in a romantic relationship. It can also be used to describe two things of the same kind that are joined or considered together.

relationship

A1

A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel and behave toward each other. It describes the connection between people, such as friends, family members, or partners.

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