Family Tree Terminology

noun aunt

• My aunt is a respected professor at the university.
• I'm going to visit my aunt this weekend.
• My aunt is so chill, she always lets me stay up late.
• She's like the cool aunt who always has the best advice.

noun A son of one's sibling or half-sibling, or a son of one's spouse's sibling or half-sibling.

• My nephew is studying engineering at a prestigious university.
• I'm taking my nephew to the park this weekend.
• My nephew is such a cool dude, always up for an adventure.
• The new intern at work is like a nephew to me, I want to mentor and guide him.

noun the fact or state of being a parent, ancestry or lineage

• The child's parentage was confirmed through DNA testing.
• Everyone knew about her parentage because she looked just like her mother.
• Her parentage is legit, she comes from a long line of successful entrepreneurs.
• His parentage in the music industry helped open doors for his career.

noun a male relative who is a sibling of one's parent

• My uncle is a successful businessman who owns multiple companies.
• I'm going to visit my uncle this weekend to catch up with him.
• My uncle is such a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• The old oak tree in our backyard is like the uncle of our family, providing shade and comfort for generations.

noun a person's granddaughter by a step-parent

• My step-granddaughter is studying to become a lawyer.
• I love spending time with my step-granddaughter, she's so much fun!
• My step-granddaughter is a total boss babe.
• She may be my step-granddaughter, but she's like a real granddaughter to me.

noun A male relative by marriage, specifically the father of one's spouse.

adjective Describing the relationship between a person and their spouse's grandfather.

• My grandfather-in-law is a respected elder in our family.
• I get along really well with my grandfather-in-law.
• My grandpa-in-law is pretty cool.
• He is like a guiding light, my grandfather-in-law.

noun the brother of one's grandparent

• My granduncle is hosting a family reunion next month.
• I'm going to visit my granduncle this weekend.
• My granduncle is a cool dude, always telling funny stories.
• In our family, my granduncle is like the wise old owl we all turn to for advice.

noun a sister of one's grandparent

• My grandaunt is celebrating her 90th birthday next month.
• I'm going to visit my grandaunt this weekend.
• My grandaunt is the coolest old lady I know.
• She was like a grandaunt to me, always offering wise advice and support.

noun a man who is the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling

• My husband-in-law is my sister's spouse.
• My husband-in-law is like a brother to me.
• My husband-in-law is my bro-in-law.
• Having a good relationship with my husband-in-law is important for family harmony.