Cousine

cousin (female)

Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/kuˈziːnə/

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Cultural Note

Unlike English, German always distinguishes between a male cousin (Cousin) and a female cousin (Cousine). The older German word for female cousin, Base, is now considered archaic but can still be found in literature.

📝 Example Sentences

Meine Cousine heiratet im Herbst.

My cousin is getting married in autumn.

Ich bin mit meiner Cousine aufgewachsen.

I grew up with my cousin.

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