Cousin - translation, pronunciation and examples
cousin
child of aunt/uncle
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When to use cousin
мой двоюродный брат
ваш двоюродный брат
его двоюродный брат
её двоюродный брат
двоюродный брат и сестра
cousin usage examples
Моя двоюродная сестра принесла фотоальбом, чтобы показать на воскресном обеде.
My cousin brought a photo album to show at Sunday lunch.
В школе мой двоюродный брат сидит рядом со мной на уроке математики.
At school, my cousin sits next to me in maths class.
Similar words
Same as the headword: a child of your aunt or uncle (first cousin).
Not a blood relative: related by marriage (married to a cousin or cousin of a spouse).
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cousin belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
cousin synonyms
What's the difference between cousin / cousin-in-law
Same as the headword: a child of your aunt or uncle (first cousin).
My cousin lives in London.
Мой двоюродный брат живёт в Лондоне.
Not a blood relative: related by marriage (married to a cousin or cousin of a spouse).
She is my cousin-in-law; she married my cousin.
Она моя двоюродная родственница по браку: вышла замуж за моего двоюродного брата.
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cousin with Russian translation
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How to pronounce cousin and what this word means
cousin translation: двоюродный брат / сестра. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce cousin
/ˈkʌz.ən/
cousin translation
двоюродный брат / сестра
cousin examples
My cousin brought a photo album to show at Sunday lunch.
cousin transcription
/ˈkʌz.ən/, /ˈkʌzən/
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Questions about this word
cousin meaning: what does it mean?
child of aunt/uncle
cousin pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
cousin is pronounced as /ˈkʌz.ən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
cousin definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My cousin brought a photo album to show at Sunday lunch. Translation: Моя двоюродная сестра принесла фотоальбом, чтобы показать на воскресном обеде.
Is cousin part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, cousin (двоюродный брат / сестра) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is cousin part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, cousin (двоюродный брат / сестра) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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