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Cousin brother / cousin sister

Cousin brother

A male cousin ('cousin sister' = a female cousin).

My cousin brother from Kochi is staying with us.

Cousin

Your uncle's or aunt's child, boy or girl.

My cousin from Kochi is staying with us. He loves cricket.

Remember: Many Indian languages call cousins brother and sister, so the English follows. With international listeners, just say 'cousin' and let 'he' or 'she' show which.

Short lessonPhrases that don't translateSome Indian English phrases are word-for-word translations. Listeners in India get them at once; international listeners may not.

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