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cognato
brother-in-law
In Italian, 'cognato' refers to a brother-in-law, which is the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any relation by marriage. It is commonly used in family contexts when discussing relatives related through marriage.
Example sentences using: cognato
Mio cognato è un ottimo cuoco.
My brother-in-law is a great cook.
This phrase mentions the speaker's brother-in-law, highlighting his cooking skills.
Ieri ho visto mio cognato al parco.
Yesterday I saw my brother-in-law at the park.
In this sentence, the speaker refers to a recent encounter with their brother-in-law in a park setting.
Mio cognato gioca a calcio ogni sabato.
My brother-in-law plays soccer every Saturday.
This example describes the regular activity of the speaker's brother-in-law, emphasizing his passion for soccer.