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feminine

/ˈpɾi.ma/

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Translation

cousin (female); bonus, premium

Word origin

From Latin primus ('first'); as a kinship term from consobrina prima ('first cousin'), and as a payment from the sense of a 'first' or leading sum.

Origin
Latin
Root
primus
English cognates
prime, primary, premium

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprimas

Examples

Madrid .

My cousin lives in Madrid with her husband.

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I am going to my cousin's wedding on Saturday.

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Her cousin and she are almost like sisters.

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This month I received a bonus for my work.

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The insurance premium goes up every year.

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This word is part of lesson 46.