дядя — meaning in English
dyadya
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English meaning
- uncle noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
Senses
дядя is used for these senses in English:
- maternal uncle The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- paternal uncle A brother or brother-in-law of one's father. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- the man An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male; especially, one's boss.
- uncle The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
- uncle (figuratively) A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
- uncle (especially in the, _, Southern US, parts of, _, UK, and) An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
uncle — full definition
- noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
- noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
- intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.