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uncle in Tamil

uncle in Tamil is சித்தப்பா, மாமா, பெரியப்பா — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

uncle in Tamil

சித்தப்பா
Pronounced: cittappā
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent
மாமா
Pronounced: māmā
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent
பெரியப்பா
Pronounced: periyappā
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

What does "uncle" mean?

  1. noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
    "My uncle took me fishing every summer."
  2. 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."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

uncle என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"uncle" in Tamil is சித்தப்பா, மாமா, பெரியப்பா. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
How do you pronounce சித்தப்பா?
"uncle" in Tamil is சித்தப்பா, pronounced "cittappā".
How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Tamil, "uncle" is சித்தப்பா, மாமா, பெரியப்பா.
Are there other ways to say "uncle" in Tamil?
Yes — Tamil has 3 translations listed for "uncle": சித்தப்பா, மாமா, பெரியப்பா.
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