õepoeg

Õepoeg is an Estonian word that translates to nephew. Specifically, it refers to the son of one's sibling. This can be the son of a brother or the son of a sister. The term is used within family relationships to denote this particular connection. In Estonian kinship terminology, õepoeg is distinct from other familial terms like vend (brother), õde (sister), isa (father), and ema (mother). It precisely defines the relationship between an uncle or aunt and their sibling's son. The term is gender-specific, referring only to a male relative who is a sibling's child. The female equivalent is õetütar, which means niece. Understanding õepoeg is part of understanding the structure of Estonian family terms.