тётя — meaning in English

English meaning

• aunt noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
• auntie noun An affectionate, informal way of saying "aunt."

Senses

тётя is used for these senses in English:

• aunt The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
• aunt (affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
• aunt-in-law (nonstandard) The wife of one's uncle or aunt (parent's sibling).
• auntie (Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand) Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.

aunt — full definition

1. noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
2. noun An older woman treated as part of the family even though she isn't a relative, out of affection and respect.

auntie — full definition

1. noun An affectionate, informal way of saying "aunt."
2. noun A nickname for a national broadcaster, especially the BBC, seen as old-fashioned but trustworthy.

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