unokatestvéreket

Unokatestvéreket refers to the children of one's aunt or uncle. In Hungarian kinship terminology, "unokatestvér" is the general term for a cousin. Specifically, if the parent is a mother's sibling (aunt or uncle), the child is considered an "unokatestvér". Similarly, if the parent is a father's sibling (aunt or uncle), the child is also an "unokatestvér". This term encompasses both first cousins. The relationship is defined by a shared grandparent. Hungarian kinship is generally bilateral, meaning relationships through both the mother's and father's side of the family are recognized equally. While the term "unokatestvér" is singular, it can refer to one or multiple cousins. The plural form is "unokatestvérek". There is no distinction made between paternal and maternal cousins in common usage, unlike in some other languages which might differentiate them. This unified term simplifies the description of family connections. The concept of unokatestvérek is fundamental in understanding familial structures and social networks within Hungarian culture.