Двоюродный
Pronunciation
dva-YOO-rod-ny
Translation
dvoyurodnyy — cousin (first cousin)
Context & Examples
Мой двоюродный брат живёт в Москве.
My cousin (first cousin) lives in Moscow.
У неё есть двоюродная сестра из Канады.
She has a female cousin (first cousin) from Canada.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'двоюродный' is an adjective used before 'брат' (brother) or 'сестра' (sister) to specify a first cousin. Unlike English, Russian has separate words for different degrees of cousinship (e.g., 'троюродный' for second cousin), reflecting a more precise family terminology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Двоюродный" mean in Russian?
"Двоюродный" translates to "dvoyurodnyy — cousin (first cousin)" in English. It is pronounced as "dva-YOO-rod-ny".
How do you pronounce "Двоюродный"?
The pronunciation of "Двоюродный" is: dva-YOO-rod-ny
How to use "Двоюродный" in a sentence?
Example: "Мой двоюродный брат живёт в Москве." which translates to "My cousin (first cousin) lives in Moscow.". Another example: "У неё есть двоюродная сестра из Канады." — "She has a female cousin (first cousin) from Canada.".
What is the cultural significance of "Двоюродный" in Russia?
In Russian, 'двоюродный' is an adjective used before 'брат' (brother) or 'сестра' (sister) to specify a first cousin. Unlike English, Russian has separate words for different degrees of cousinship (e.g., 'троюродный' for second cousin), reflecting a more precise family terminology.