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VocabularyFamilycognato
A2nounmaschile

ilcognato

brother-in-law

Plural

cognati

Pronunciation

koh-NYAH-toh

About this word

In Italian, cognato can be your spouse's brother, or the husband of your sibling. Context makes this clear. 'Cognati' (plural) is used for all brothers-in-law or mixed groups of in-law siblings.

Examples

Mio cognato è il fratello di mia moglie.

My brother-in-law is my wife's brother.

Il cognato è venuto ad aiutarmi a fare i traslochi.

My brother-in-law came to help me with the move.

Related Words

cognatasuocerogeneromatrimonioparente