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niece in Malay

anak saudara perempuan

UK/niːs//nis/

niece in Malay: anak saudara perempuan, anak saudara, penakan, ponakan. In English, niece means a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

Malay words for niece

fraternal or sororal niece — see also fraternal niece, sororal niece
anak saudara perempuan, anak saudara, penakan, ponakan

English meaning of niece

  1. noun A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").
  2. noun A daughter of one’s cousin or cousin-in-law.

Full definition of niece

niece in a sentence

  • My niece just celebrated her 15th birthday.

Synonyms of niece

niece in other languages

Questions about niece in Malay

What is the meaning of niece in Malay?
Niece in Malay is anak saudara perempuan, anak saudara, penakan, ponakan.
Apakah maksud niece dalam bahasa Melayu?
Niece: anak saudara perempuan, anak saudara, penakan, ponakan.
What does niece mean in English?
Niece means a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

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