Vetter
derNouncousin (male)
English translations
- 01
doctor
- 02
veterinarian
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein männliches Familienmitglied; der Sohn eines Onkels oder einer Tante.
- English meaning
- Cousin
- Synonym
- Cousin
- German example
- Mein Vetter wohnt in einer anderen Stadt.
- English example
- My cousin lives in another city.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Vetter
- Plural Form
- die Vettern
Related words
- Vetterchen
little cousin
- Vetternehe
Vetternehe refers to marriage between cousins.
- Vetternwirtschaft
Nepotism
- Namensvetter
Namesake
- mauscheln
To wheel and deal
- Klüngel
A clique refers to an informal network of people who mutually benefit each other, often in an unfair manner.
- Günstlingswirtschaft
cronyism
- Schweinesystem
Corrupt system, cronyism
- Cousin
cousin
- Nepotismus
Nepotism refers to favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in positions of power, often in business or politics.
Example sentences with “Vetter”
Mein Vetter kommt zu Besuch. (My cousin is coming to visit.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Vetter' commonly used?
It is a bit old-fashioned; 'Cousin' is more common today.