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