Never say cousin brother and sister; say instead male cousin and female cousin | Common Misusage of English
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Is it correct to say cousin brother or cousin sister? Is the usage of "cousin brother and cousin sister" correct in English? Absolutely no! The term means something entirely different from what you have in mind to convey. Many students from countries where English is taught as a second language use "cousin brother or cousin sister" to refer to their cousins. The problem is that the word "cousin" is a gender-neutral word. Those words have a meaning of their own. If you say "cousin brother or cousin sister", it implies the infidelity of your parents. Next question, what is the proper way to specify the gender of your cousin in the sentence? The answer is that you can say "male cousin" and "female cousin." Support My Mission : This is a single-man venture. If you find value in the free English lectures and resources provided here, please consider making a donation to support my ongoing efforts. Your contribution helps me maint