In German
Neffe
Meaning: nephew
Example sentences
MeinNeffespieltgernFußball.
My nephew likes playing soccer.
DerNeffeistnochsehrjung.
The nephew is still very young.
Grammar note
“Der Neffe” is masculine, and pairs with “[die Nichte](/german/family/niece)” (niece) to complete the extended-family set alongside aunt/uncle. Its plural is “die Neffen”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Neffe” (nephew, your sibling's son) with “Cousin” (male cousin, your aunt or uncle's son) — different relationships, different German words, easy to mix up in English too.
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What's the word for “niece”?
“Die Nichte”.
What's the plural of “Neffe”?
“Die Neffen”.