Male cousin:
* Mój kuzyn (formal) - This is the most common way to say "my cousin" for a male cousin.
* Mój bratanek/stryjenka (informal) - This translates to "my nephew/nephew" and is used when referring to a cousin on the same side of the family.
* Mój siostrzeniec/siostrzenica (informal) - This translates to "my nephew/niece" and is used when referring to a cousin on the opposite side of the family.
Female cousin:
* Moja kuzynka (formal) - This is the most common way to say "my cousin" for a female cousin.
* Moja bratanica/stryjenka (informal) - This translates to "my niece" and is used when referring to a cousin on the same side of the family.
* Moja siostrzenica/siostrzeniec (informal) - This translates to "my niece/nephew" and is used when referring to a cousin on the opposite side of the family.
It's important to note that:
* Mój/Moja means "my" in Polish.
* Kuzyn/kuzynka is the most common way to refer to a cousin in general.
* Bratanek/stryjenka/siostrzeniec/siostrzenica are used to specify the exact relationship with your cousin.
* The informal options are used when speaking to family members or close friends.
For example, you could say:
* Mój kuzyn Jan - "My cousin John"
* Moja kuzynka Anna - "My cousin Anna"
* Mój bratanek Piotr - "My nephew Peter"
* Moja siostrzenica Maria - "My niece Mary"
Remember to choose the appropriate word based on the gender and relationship of your cousin.