aunt
The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle. It is a kinship term used to describe a female member of the extended family.
أمثلة
3 من 5My aunt Sarah is visiting us for dinner tonight.
My aunt Sarah is visiting us for dinner tonight.
The estate was bequeathed to his surviving aunt.
The estate was bequeathed to his surviving aunt.
I'm going to the movies with my favorite auntie.
I'm going to the movies with my favorite auntie.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'u' in 'aunt' standing for 'under'—she is a person you look up to, just under your parents in the family tree.
اختبار سريع
My mother's sister is my ______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aunt
أمثلة
My aunt Sarah is visiting us for dinner tonight.
everydayMy aunt Sarah is visiting us for dinner tonight.
The estate was bequeathed to his surviving aunt.
formalThe estate was bequeathed to his surviving aunt.
I'm going to the movies with my favorite auntie.
informalI'm going to the movies with my favorite auntie.
Kinship studies examine the social role of the maternal aunt in tribal societies.
academicKinship studies examine the social role of the maternal aunt in tribal societies.
I am requesting a day off to attend my aunt's wedding.
businessI am requesting a day off to attend my aunt's wedding.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
Great-aunt
The sister of one's grandparent
Agony aunt
A person who writes an advice column in a magazine or newspaper
Aunt Sally
A person or idea that is set up to be easily criticized (British idiom)
يُخلط عادةً مع
An 'ant' is a small insect, while an 'aunt' is a family member; they are homophones in some dialects.
An 'uncle' is the male equivalent (brother of a parent).
ملاحظات الاستخدام
When 'Aunt' is used as a title before a name (e.g., Aunt Mary), it should be capitalized. In informal contexts, 'auntie' is very common, especially for children.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often confuse the pronunciation with 'ant' or forget the possessive apostrophe in phrases like 'my aunt's house'.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'u' in 'aunt' standing for 'under'—she is a person you look up to, just under your parents in the family tree.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old French 'ante', which comes from the Latin 'amita', meaning paternal aunt.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many cultures, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, 'aunt' is used as a respectful title for any older woman, regardless of blood relation.
اختبار سريع
My mother's sister is my ______.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aunt
قواعد ذات صلة
مفردات ذات صلة
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cousinA cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. It is a family...
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nieceA niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. It also r...
مزيد من كلمات Family
father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
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