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.