Vetternehe
dieNounnepotism; cronyism
English translations
- 01
consanguineous marriage
- 02
cousin marriage
Word details
- German meaning
- Vetternehe bezeichnet die Ehe zwischen Cousin und Cousine.
- English meaning
- Vetternehe refers to marriage between cousins.
- German example
- In einigen Kulturen ist die Vetternehe traditionell üblich.
- English example
- In some cultures, cousin marriage is traditionally common.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Vetternehe
- Plural Form
- die Vetternehen
Example sentences with “Vetternehe”
Die Beförderung war reine Vetternehe. (The promotion was pure nepotism.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a formal word?
Yes, it is a formal term for favoritism based on family ties. It is feminine (die).