Meaning
brother-in-law
In a sentence
Mio cognato vive vicino alla stazione.
My brother-in-law lives near the station.
Hai visto mio cognato ieri sera?
Did you see my brother-in-law last night?
Non ho ancora conosciuto tuo cognato.
I still haven't met your brother-in-law.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cognato | masculine · singular |
| cognati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use possessives: mio cognato, tuo cognato. Italian often omits articles before family terms in the singular.
- Cognato can mean your spouse’s brother or your sibling’s husband; context usually makes it clear.
- Don’t confuse cognato with cognome: cognato is a family relation, cognome is a surname.