õetütred

An õetütar is the daughter of one's sibling in Estonian. This term encompasses both the daughter of a brother (vennatütar) and the daughter of a sister (õetütar). Therefore, the term "õetütar" can be used broadly to refer to nieces.

The concept of nieces and nephews is common across many cultures, and Estonian kinship terms reflect a similar distinction. While "õetütar" specifically denotes a sister's daughter in a more precise sense, it is often used interchangeably with the broader term for niece.

Understanding Estonian kinship terms helps to clarify familial relationships within the language. The distinction between a brother's daughter and a sister's daughter is maintained in more formal or detailed discussions of family trees, though common usage may simplify this. The term "õetütar" thus plays a role in the nuanced way family connections are described in Estonian.