uncles

word · lemma: uncle

/ˈəŋkəɫz/
/ˈʌŋkəlz/

Definition

The brothers of your parents, or the husbands of your parents' sisters; the male relatives called 'uncle.'

Usage & Nuances

'Uncles' includes both your father's and mother's brothers, as well as their husbands. English does not distinguish between types of 'uncle'; in many languages, separate words exist, so specify if needed. Typical collocation: 'my uncles.'

Spanish: tíosPortuguese (BR): tiosPortuguese (PT): tiosChinese (Simplified): 叔叔们 - 舅舅们Chinese (Traditional): 叔叔們 - 舅舅們Hindi: चाचा - मामाArabic: أعمام - أخوالBengali: কাকারা - মামারাRussian: дядиJapanese: おじたちVietnamese: các chú - các bác - các cậuKorean: 삼촌들Turkish: amcalar - dayılarUrdu: چچا - ماموںIndonesian: paman-paman - om-om

Example Sentences

Both my uncles live in the same city.

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My uncles always bring me gifts at family parties.

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I spent the summer with my uncles on their farm.

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I get along really well with my uncles; they're so funny!

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All my uncles came to my graduation last year.

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My dad and his uncles love to tell old stories around the table.

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