Family Relationship Terms

[gaeajen-6L27]

In processing the English Lexicon, I realized there are two separate words for sibling based on whether the sibling is elder or younger than the point of reference -- however, there is no such distinction for the terms for brother and sister.

Should we make words for older brother, older sister, younger brother, and younger sister?

For reference, the words in question are:

• cin => brother
• kada => sister
• kant => older sibling
• ket => younger sibling

While there are compound words for older and younger brothers and sisters (dulcin, dulkada, morcin, morkada) these compound elements also apply to kant and ket.

[gaeajen-6L27]

We've added sorin and tabuk in January, but I've also added dévo and coté to refer to indefinitely aged siblings (ie: "Have you any brothers?" or for mixed age groups ("I have three sisters, one older and two younger.") I haven't added the equivalent for mixed-gender siblings yet.

[gaeajen-6L27]

Seeking input on terms for extended family, particularly cousins, aunts, and uncles. Feel free to suggest terms for these and more distant relatives.