Cool MateMeaning of Aunt
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle or aunt
In simple words: Your parent's sister.
Aunt in a sentence
- Aunt Alice
- My aunt lives in Canada.
- Great Aunt Emily
- Mathilde lives with her aunt and uncle on a small farm.
How to use Aunt
Use 'aunt' when talking about family relationships. It's appropriate in almost all contexts, but typically used among friends and family rather than formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'aunt' as 'auntie' – like a caring lady in your family.
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Aunt in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عمة، خالة
أخت أحد والديك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পিসি/খালা/মাসি
তোমার বাবা বা মায়ের বোন।
- GermanDeutsch
Tante
Die Schwester deiner Eltern.
- SpanishEspañol
Tía
La hermana de tu padre o madre.
- Persianفارسی
خاله، عمه
خواهر پدر یا مادرت.
- FrenchFrançais
Tante
La sœur de tes parents.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आंटी
आपके माता-पिता की बहन।
- ItalianItaliano
Zia
La sorella dei tuoi genitori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tia
A irmã dos seus pais.
- RussianРусский
Тётя
Сестра вашего родителя.
- Urduاردو
خالہ، پھوپھو، چچی، تایاں
آپ کے والدین کی بہن۔
- Chinese中文
阿姨
你父母的姐妹。
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Frequently asked questions about Aunt
What does Aunt mean?
Your parent's sister.
What is the definition of Aunt?
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle or aunt
How do you use Aunt in a sentence?
Aunt Alice
Can you give another example of Aunt?
My aunt lives in Canada.
What are synonyms for Aunt?
Common alternatives include auntie, relative, family member, sister-in-law.
What is the opposite of Aunt?
Opposite meanings include uncle.
What words go with Aunt?
It commonly pairs with elderly, maiden, spinster.
What are common mistakes when using Aunt?
Confusing 'aunt' with 'ant', the insect. Using 'aunt' when referring to a non-blood relative or family friend. Mixing up 'aunt' with 'uncle'.
How do you pronounce Aunt?
US: /["/ænt/"]/, UK: /["/ɑːnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Aunt?
Use 'aunt' when talking about family relationships. It's appropriate in almost all contexts, but typically used among friends and family rather than formal situations.
What CEFR level is Aunt?
"Aunt" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.