verwant
relative; kin
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/vərˈwɑnt/
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Cultural Note
'Verwant' is more formal than 'familielid'. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'related' or 'kindred'. In legal contexts, 'bloedverwant' (blood relative) is used to distinguish biological from in-law relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Zij is een verre verwant van ons.
She is a distant relative of ours.
Alle verwanten waren uitgenodigd voor het feest.
All relatives were invited to the party.