auntie
word
/ˈænti/
AN-tee
/ˈɑːnti/
AHN-tee
Definition
An auntie is an informal or affectionate word for your aunt. It can also be used for an older woman who is close to the family or treated with warmth and respect.
Usage & Nuances
Common in family speech and especially natural for children. In many communities, people also say 'auntie' to a family friend or older woman as a polite, warm title, not only for a real aunt. Spelling varies: 'auntie' and 'aunty' are both used.
Spanish: tíaPortuguese (BR): tiaPortuguese (PT): tiaChinese (Simplified): 阿姨 - 姨妈 - 姑妈Chinese (Traditional): 阿姨 - 姨媽 - 姑媽Hindi: आंटी - बुआ - मौसीArabic: عمّة - خالةBengali: খালাম্মা (মা-র পক্ষ) - ফুপু (বাবা-র পক্ষ) - আন্টি (সামাজিকভাবে ব্যবহৃত)Russian: тётя - тётушкаJapanese: おばさんVietnamese: cô - dì - bác gái - chị (gọi thân mật với người lớn tuổi hơn)Korean: 이모 - 고모 - 아줌마 (예의적으로)Turkish: teyze - hala - abla (saygı ve yakınlık gösteren hitap)Urdu: خالا - پھوپھی - آنٹیIndonesian: bibi - tante - ibu (sapaan hangat untuk wanita dewasa dekat keluarga)
Example Sentences
My auntie lives near our school.
basic
We are visiting Auntie Maya this weekend.
basic
My mom's friend told me to call her auntie.
basic
My auntie always brings too much food when she visits.
natural
Everyone calls her Auntie, even though we're not related.
natural
I spent the summer at my auntie's house by the beach.
natural