hun
word
Definition
"Hun" is an informal and affectionate term used to refer to someone you care about, similar to "honey" or "dear." It's often used between partners, friends, or family members.
Usage & Nuances
"Hun" is informal and mostly used in British English; it's common in spoken, casual contexts between people who are close. It's not usually used in formal situations or with strangers. Often confused with "hon" (short for "honey").
Spanish: cariño (apodo) - amor (apodo)Portuguese (BR): amor (apelido) - querido (apelido)Portuguese (PT): amor (alcunha) - querido (alcunha)Chinese (Simplified): 亲爱的(昵称)Chinese (Traditional): 親愛的(暱稱)Hindi: जानू (प्यार से बुलाने का नाम) - प्रिय (उपनाम)Arabic: حبيبي (اسم دلع) - عزيزي (اسم دلع)Bengali: প্রিয় - ডার্লিংRussian: дорогой - милаяJapanese: ハニー - ねえ(親しみをこめて)Vietnamese: cưng - em yêuKorean: 자기야 - 여보Turkish: tatlım - canımUrdu: جان - پیارےIndonesian: sayang - manis
Example Sentences
Thanks for your help, hun.
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Hey hun, could you pass me the salt?
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Don't worry about it, hun—I've got this.
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See you later, hun!
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Good morning, hun!
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How was your day, hun?
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