Meaning
sister-in-law
- the sister of one's spouse, or the wife of one's sibling
In a sentence
Mia cognata ha preparato una torta deliziosa.
My sister-in-law made a delicious cake.
Quando arriva tua cognata da Milano?
When is your sister-in-law arriving from Milan?
Non vedo mia cognata dal mese scorso.
I haven't seen my sister-in-law since last month.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cognata | feminine · singular |
| cognate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Singular family terms like 'cognata' drop the definite article with possessives: 'mia cognata', not 'la mia cognata'.