ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Nephew and niece

Nephew and niece are two special words that we use to describe the children of our brothers and sisters. Imagine that you have a brother or a sister who is all grown up and has children of their own. These children who are your brother's or sister's kids are called your nephew or niece.

If your brother has a son, he is your nephew. If your sister has a daughter, she is your niece. It's important to remember that you can have more than one nephew or niece if your brother or sister has more than one child.

Nephew and niece are fun words to say, and they help us refer to the special children that are part of our family.