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How do you say cousin in Russian?

There are a few ways to say "cousin" in Russian, depending on the gender and relationship:

For a male cousin:

* Двоюродный брат (dvoyurodnyy brat) - This is the most common and literal translation, meaning "double-born brother."

* Кузен (kuzen) - This is a more modern and informal word, borrowed from French.

For a female cousin:

* Двоюродная сестра (dvoyurodnaya sestra) - This is the most common and literal translation, meaning "double-born sister."

* Кузина (kuzina) - This is a more modern and informal word, borrowed from French.

For a cousin of either gender:

* Двоюродный родственник (dvoyurodnyy rodstvennik) - This is a more neutral term, meaning "double-born relative."

The choice of which term to use depends on the context and level of formality.

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