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German noun

der Cousin

Plural: die CousinsEnglish: male cousin, cousinA2Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Cousin is der, so you say der Cousin. The plural form is die Cousins. In English, it usually means male cousin, cousin.

Article
der
Singular
Cousin
Plural
die Cousins
English
male cousin, cousin
CEFR
A2

Meaning and usage

The correct article is der, so you say der Cousin. The plural is die Cousins. In English, Cousin usually means male cousin, cousin.

Learner note

Do not memorize Cousin on its own — learn it as der Cousin. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Cousins.

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FAQ

What is the article for Cousin?

The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Cousin.

What is the plural of Cousin?

The plural form is die Cousins.

What does Cousin mean in English?

Cousin usually means male cousin, cousin in English.

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