Extended family
மச்சான்
Machan
Brother-in-law or male cousin
Family path
A relationship that depends on family branch and marriage
A layered term often used for a brother-in-law or particular male cousins. Its exact meaning depends on the path through the family.
Tamil terms can differ by region, generation, and family custom. Ver uses the family path to make the intended relationship explicit.
Related terms
மச்சினிMachiniSister-in-law or female cousinA relationship that depends on family branch and marriageமாமாMamaMaternal uncleYour mother's brotherஅத்தைAthaiPaternal auntYour father's sister