der Vetter
Translation
(male) cousin, kinsman
Examples
Mein Vetter aus Hamburg besucht uns.
My cousin from Hamburg is visiting us.
Er ist mein Vetter zweiten Grades.
He is my second cousin.
Grammar Patterns
mein/dein/sein Vetter my/your/his cousin Mein Vetter ist sehr nett.
Similar Words
Synonym: Cousin; Antonym: Base, Cousine
Etymology
From Old High German 'fetiro', related to 'Vater' (father). It originally meant 'father's brother'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'father'. Think of a relative on your father's side. 'Cousin' is more common today.