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"Cousin" in Hindi: चचेरा भाई
चचेरा भाईchachera bhaai
Note: female: चचेरी बहन (chacheri bahan); everyday: कज़िन (cousin)
A male cousin on your father's brother's side is चचेरा भाई (chachera bhaai). A female cousin on that side is चचेरी बहन (chacheri bahan). Many young people also say cousin in English.
Introducing family at a wedding
यह मेरे चचेरा भाई राहुल हैं।yeh mere chachera bhaai Raahul hain.
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How to pronounce चचेरा भाई
Say it
cha-CHE-raa bhaa-ee
/tʃətʃeːrɑː bʱɑːiː/
Chachera is cha-CHE-raa, then bhaai like bhaa-ee. Keep both parts clear; don't blur them into one mushy word.
"Cousin" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| चचेरा भाईchachera bhaai | male cousin (father's brother's son) The headword form. | The headword form. |
| चचेरी बहनchacheri bahan | female cousin (same side) Feminine counterpart. | Feminine counterpart. |
| ममेरा भाईmamera bhaai | maternal uncle's son Mother's brother's side. | Mother's brother's side. |
| कज़िनcousin | cousin Everyday English loan. | Everyday English loan. |
How to use चचेरा भाई in real life
- 1Introducing family at a wedding
यह मेरे चचेरा भाई राहुल हैं।
yeh mere chachera bhaai Raahul hain.
This is my cousin Rahul.
Respectful hain.
- 2Phone call home
मेरा चचेरा भाई कल दिल्ली आ रहा है।
mera chachera bhaai kal Dilli aa raha hai.
My cousin is coming to Delhi tomorrow.
Travel news.
- 3Childhood memory
गर्मियों में हम चचेरा भाई के साथ खेलते थे।
garmiyon mein hum chachera bhaai ke saath khelte the.
In summer we used to play with our cousin.
Plural-feeling childhood.
Mistakes English speakers make with चचेरा भाई
Incorrect: Calling every cousin only bhai without the chachera cue when clarity matters
Correct: Chachera bhaai / chacheri bahan
Bhai alone can mean friend. Chachera bhaai marks the family tie.
Incorrect: Mera chachera bahan
Correct: Meri chacheri bahan
Gender must match: chacheri bahan, meri.
Good to know
Indian families track cousin lines carefully: chachera, mamera, mausera, phuphera. Weddings and festivals often bring dozens of cousins under one roof. Younger speakers still switch to English cousin in casual chat, especially in cities.
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Pointing out relatives at a family lunch
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वो लाल शर्ट में मेरे चचेरा भाई हैं।
vo laal shirt mein mere chachera bhaai hain.
That one in the red shirt is my cousin.
You
अच्छा! आपके चचेरा भाई कहाँ रहते हैं?
achha! aapke chachera bhaai kahaan rahte hain?
Oh! Where does your cousin live?
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जयपुर में। गर्मियों में अक्सर मिलते हैं।
Jaipur mein. garmiyon mein aksar milte hain.
In Jaipur. We often meet in summer.
You
मज़ेदार! मेरा चचेरा भाई भी जयपुर में है।
mazedaar! mera chachera bhaai bhi Jaipur mein hai.
Fun! My cousin is in Jaipur too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cousin" in Hindi
What about a girl cousin?
On the same side, say चचेरी बहन (chacheri bahan).
What is mamera bhaai?
Your maternal uncle's son — mother's brother's side.
Can I just say cousin?
Yes in casual city talk; chachera bhaai is clearer with elders.
Is cousin the same as bhai?
Bhai can mean brother or close male friend. Chachera bhaai specifies cousin.
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