Your next of kin Meaning in English

expression

US

YOR NEKST uhv KIN

UK

YAW-nekst ov kin

Definition

The person who is your closest living family member, often listed for legal or emergency reasons. It can refer to a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, depending on the context.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in formal, legal, medical, and emergency contexts. 'Next of kin' refers to the closest blood relative, but can also include a spouse. In forms, you may be asked to name your next of kin for contact in emergencies. Not used in casual conversation for 'family member'.

• Spanish: tu pariente más cercano - tus familiares directos
• Portuguese (BR): seu(s) parente(s) mais próximo(s)
• Portuguese (PT): o(s) seu(s) parente(s) mais próximo(s)
• Chinese (Simplified): 你的近亲 - 你的直系亲属
• Chinese (Traditional): 你的近親 - 你的直系親屬
• Hindi: आपके निकटतम संबंधी
• Arabic: أقرب أقربائك
• Bengali: আপনার নিকটতম আত্মীয়
• Russian: ваш ближайший родственник
• Japanese: あなたの最も近い親族
• Vietnamese: người thân gần nhất của bạn
• Korean: 가장 가까운 친족
• Turkish: en yakın akrabanız
• Urdu: آپ کے قریبی عزیز
• Indonesian: kerabat terdekat Anda

Example Sentences

Please write your next of kin on this hospital form.

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In case of emergency, we will contact your next of kin.

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You need to provide the name of your next of kin for this application.

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Who did you list as your next of kin on your passport application?

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If anything happens to you, should we call your next of kin?

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It can be a tough decision choosing your next of kin for important documents.

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