neef
cousin (male); nephew
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/neːf/
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Cultural Note
Uniquely, Dutch uses the same word 'neef' for both 'cousin (male)' and 'nephew'. Context usually makes it clear. If clarification is needed, you can say 'neef van mijn oom' (uncle's son = cousin) or 'de zoon van mijn zus' (my sister's son = nephew).
📝 Example Sentences
Mijn neef woont in Groningen.
My cousin/nephew lives in Groningen.
Ik heb veel neven en nichten.
I have many cousins.