Nephew: meaning, definitions and examples
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nephew
[ ˈnɛf.juː ]
family relation
A nephew is the son of one's brother or sister. This term can also refer to the son of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Nephews are often viewed as part of an extended family network.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My nephew loves to play soccer.
- She often takes her nephew to the zoo.
- He is very proud of his smart nephew.
- My sister just had a baby boy, making me an uncle to a new nephew.
Translations
Translations of the word "nephew" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrinho
🇮🇳 भतीजा
🇩🇪 Neffe
🇮🇩 keponakan
🇺🇦 племінник
🇵🇱 siostrzeniec
- siostrzenica
- bratanek
- bratanica
🇯🇵 甥
🇫🇷 neveu
🇪🇸 sobrino
🇹🇷 yeğen
🇰🇷 조카
🇸🇦 ابن الأخ
- ابنة الأخ
- ابن الأخت
- ابنة الأخت
🇨🇿 synovec
🇸🇰 synovec
🇨🇳 侄子
🇸🇮 nečak
🇮🇸 frændi
🇰🇿 жиен
🇬🇪 ძმისშვილი
🇦🇿 qardaş oğlu
- qardaş qızı
- xala oğlu
- xala qızı
🇲🇽 sobrino
Etymology
The word 'nephew' comes from the Latin word 'nepos', which means 'nephew' or 'grandson'. This Latin term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European word '*nepōts', which carries the same meaning. The transition from Latin to Middle English saw the word adopt a form similar to 'nephew'. Over the centuries, the spelling and pronunciation of 'nephew' have evolved, reflecting changes in English dialects and influences from Old French, where the term was 'neveu'. The word has remained in use in English since the 14th century and is a vital part of familial terminology, indicating the nuanced relationships within a family structure.