õetütar

Õetütar is an Estonian word that translates to niece in English. Specifically, it refers to the daughter of one's sibling, either brother or sister. This term is used within the Estonian language to denote this familial relationship. The equivalent term for a nephew would be õepoeg.

In Estonian kinship terminology, õetütar is a precise and common term. It is understood by all Estonian speakers to mean the child of their brother or sister. Unlike some languages that might have different terms for a sister's daughter versus a brother's daughter, õetütar encompasses both.

The use of õetütar is straightforward in everyday conversation when discussing family members. For instance, when referring to one's brother's daughter, one would use the term õetütar. Similarly, if one's sister has a daughter, she is also referred to as an õetütar. This term is an integral part of the Estonian vocabulary for describing family structures.