Sinukin (en. Cousin)

si-nu-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is the child of your parents' siblings.
Maria is my cousin, the child of my mother's sibling.
Si Maria ay aking sinukin na anak ng kapatid ng aking ina.
An important family member who is often present during gatherings.
Cousins are often present at family reunions.
Ang mga sinukin ay madalas na kasama sa mga reunion ng pamilya.
A person closely related, such as the child of your aunt or uncle.
My cousin is studying abroad.
Ang aking sinukin ay nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.

Etymology

From the word 'sino' meaning 'who' and 'kin' meaning 'relative.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cousin relatives
Refers to related cousins.
Kamag-anak na pinsan

Related Words

family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

arguing or quarreling
Even over simple things, they always sinukin and fight.
Kahit sa simpleng bagay, lagi silang sinukin at nag-aaway.
small battle
Sometimes, friends can be sinukin at the wrong time.
Minsan, ang mga magkaibigan, nagiging sinukin sa maling panahon.