What does cognata in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word cognata in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cognata in Italian.
The word cognata in Italian means sister-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, brother-in-law. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word cognata
sister-in-lawsostantivo femminile (partner del fratello/sorella) (brother's wife) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Io e mia cognata non andiamo proprio d'accordo. My sister-in-law and I don't get on at all. |
sister-in-lawsostantivo femminile (sorella del proprio coniuge) (spouse's sister) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Mia cognata si è sempre opposta al matrimonio e per questo cerco di evitare di incontrarla. My sister-in-law has always opposed our marriage and this is why I always try and avoid her. |
brother-in-law(partner della propria sorella/fratello) (sibling's husband) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Mio cognato era davvero una brutta persona e sono contenta che mia sorella si sia risposata con un uomo molto più onesto e gentile. My brother-in-law was a horrible person so I'm happy that my sister is now married to a much kinder and more honest man. |
brother-in-law(fratello del proprio coniuge) (spouse's brother) Mio cognato ha un carattere completamente diverso da quello di mia moglie. My brother-in-law's personality is completely different from that of my wife. |
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