fætre
Fætre is the Danish plural form of fætter and refers to male cousins—the sons of one’s aunts or uncles. It denotes first cousins in the male gender. The corresponding female cousin term is kusine, with plural kusiner. The singular for a male cousin is fætter, and the definite plural is fætrene.
Etymology and related terms: The word fætter originates from Old Danish and is cognate with the German
Usage: Fætre specifically designates male cousins. When referring to a mixed group of relatives, Danish typically
Cultural context: In Danish kinship, cousins may have varying levels of closeness, but the term fætre is
Example: Mine fætre kommer på besøg i weekenden. In a mixed gathering: der var også kusiner og