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"Nephew" in German: Neffe
der Neffe
Nephew in German is der Neffe. Plural is die Neffen. Soft family talk pairs Neffe with Nichte for niece.
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How to pronounce Neffe
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NEF-fuh
/ˈnɛfə/
NEF-fuh. Short e, double f feel, soft final e. Masculine: der Neffe.
"Nephew" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Neffe | the nephew Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Neffen | the nephews Plural. | Plural. |
| mein Neffe | my nephew Possessive. | Possessive. |
| Neffen und Nichten | nephews and nieces Family set. | Family set. |
How to use Neffe in real life
- 1Photo share
Das ist mein Neffe bei der Einschulung.
That's my nephew on his first school day.
Mein Neffe.
- 2Visit plans
Mein Neffe schläft heute bei uns.
My nephew is sleeping at our place tonight.
Mein Neffe subject.
- 3Birthday gift
Für meinen Neffen suche ich ein Buch.
I'm looking for a book for my nephew.
Meinen Neffen accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Neffe
Incorrect: die Neffe
Correct: der Neffe
Neffe is masculine.
Incorrect: meine Neffe
Correct: mein Neffe
Masculine possessive: mein.
Good to know
Family gatherings often introduce Neffen and Nichten in one breath. Soft nicknames appear, but Neffe stays clear on forms and invitations.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a gift for a kid
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Wie alt ist dein Neffe?
How old is your nephew?
You
Mein Neffe wird acht.
My nephew is turning eight.
ChatPal
Mag dein Neffe Puzzle?
Does your nephew like puzzles?
You
Ja. Mein Neffe liebt schwere Motive.
Yes. My nephew loves hard pictures.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nephew" in German
What gender is Neffe?
Masculine: der Neffe.
Plural?
Die Neffen.
How do you say my nephew?
Mein Neffe.
Niece?
Die Nichte—different word.
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