die Kusine
cousin
The daughter of an aunt or uncle.
EXAMPLE
Meine Kusine ist die Tochter meines Onkels.
My cousin is my uncle's daughter.
die Kusine
cousin
die Kusine, die Kusinen
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kusinen |
| genitive | der Kusine |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kusine | die Kusinen |
| accusative | die Kusine | die Kusinen |
| dative | der Kusine | den Kusinen |
| genitive | der Kusine | der Kusinen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Family relationship
'Kusine' (female cousin) is often used with a possessive determiner, a genitive attribute, or a phrase with 'von' (of/from) that explains the family relationship more precisely. Typical patterns are 'meine Kusine' (my cousin) and 'die Kusine von …' (the cousin of …) or 'die Kusine meiner …' (the cousin of my …).
EXAMPLE
Meine Kusine väterlicherseits lebt in Hamburg.
My cousin on my father's side lives in Hamburg.
Die Kusine meiner Mutter kommt am Wochenende zu Besuch.
My mother's cousin is coming to visit at the weekend.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'eine ältere Kusine' (an older cousin), 'eine jüngere Kusine' (a younger cousin), 'mit der Kusine aufwachsen' (to grow up with one's cousin), and 'die Kusine besuchen' (to visit one's cousin). These often describe someone's age or relationship within the family.
EXAMPLE
Ich bin mit meiner älteren Kusine aufgewachsen.
I grew up with my older cousin.
In den Ferien besuche ich meine Kusine.
I visit my cousin during the holidays.
Neutral usage
'Kusine' (female cousin) is a neutral term for a female member of the extended family and is used both in conversation and in written texts.
EXAMPLE
Meine Kusine studiert inzwischen in Berlin.
My cousin is now studying in Berlin.
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