Vetternehe

dieNoun

nepotism; cronyism

English translations

  1. 01

    consanguineous marriage

  2. 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”

  1. 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).