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aunt in Swedish

aunt in Swedish is faster, moster, tant — aunt means the sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.

aunt in Swedish

faster
noun
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
moster
noun
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
tant
noun
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
tant
noun
(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
faster
noun
(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

What does "aunt" mean?

  1. noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
    "My aunt used to take me to the seaside every summer."
  2. noun An older woman treated as part of the family even though she isn't a relative, out of affection and respect.
    "The kids call her "Auntie" even though she's just their mum's best friend."
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aunt in a sentence

  • My aunt used to take me to the seaside every summer.
  • She's not a blood relative — she's my uncle's wife, so she's my aunt by marriage.
  • The kids call her "Auntie" even though she's just their mum's best friend.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "aunt" in Swedish?

"aunt" in Swedish is faster, moster, tant. aunt means: The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.

How do you use "aunt" in a sentence?

Example: "My aunt used to take me to the seaside every summer." In Swedish, "aunt" is faster, moster, tant.

Are there other ways to say "aunt" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "aunt": faster, moster, tant.

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