uncle in Irish
uncle in Irish is uncail — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
uncle in Irish
uncail
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
What does "uncle" mean?
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noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
"My uncle took me fishing every summer."
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noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
"The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family."
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intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.
""Uncle! I give up!" shouted the boy from under a heap of cushions."
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uncle in a sentence
- My uncle took me fishing every summer.
- My uncle is my mother's younger brother and he lives in Leeds.
- The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family.
- We've always called our neighbour Uncle Frank, and he comes to every birthday party.
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What is "uncle" in Irish?
"uncle" in Irish is uncail. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Irish, "uncle" is uncail.
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