Aunt - translation, pronunciation and examples
aunt
parent’s sister
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When to use aunt
моя тётя
ваша тётя
его тётя
её тётя
тётя и дядя
aunt usage examples
Тётя научила её пришивать пуговицу.
Her aunt taught her how to sew on a button.
Я всегда звоню своей тёте в День матери.
I always call my aunt on Mother's Day.
Similar words
standard, neutral term for a parent's sister or equivalent
the sister of one's grandparent (one generation further back than an aunt)
less common variant of 'great-aunt'; same referent but lower frequency
an aunt related by marriage (e.g., spouse's aunt or uncle's wife)
an aunt through a stepparent or parent's remarriage (not a blood aunt)
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aunt belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
aunt synonyms
What's the difference between aunt / great-aunt / grandaunt / aunt-in-law / step-aunt / half-aunt
standard, neutral term for a parent's sister or equivalent
My aunt is coming to visit next week.
Моя тётя приедет в гости на следующей неделе.
the sister of one's grandparent (one generation further back than an aunt)
My great-aunt taught me how to knit.
Моя пра-тётя научила меня вязать.
less common variant of 'great-aunt'; same referent but lower frequency
I inherited a photo from my grandaunt.
Я унаследовал фотографию от моей пра-тёти.
an aunt related by marriage (e.g., spouse's aunt or uncle's wife)
My aunt-in-law invited us for dinner.
Моя тётя по браку пригласила нас на ужин.
an aunt through a stepparent or parent's remarriage (not a blood aunt)
His step-aunt moved in with them last year.
Его тётя по сводству переехала к ним в прошлом году.
rare term for a parent's half-sister (shares one parent with the parent)
She visited her half-aunt during the holidays.
Она навещала свою полутётю во время каникул.
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How to pronounce aunt and what this word means
aunt translation: тётя. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce aunt
/ˈɑːnt/
aunt translation
тётя
aunt examples
Her aunt taught her how to sew on a button.
aunt transcription
/ˈɑːnt/, /ˈænt/
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Questions about this word
aunt meaning: what does it mean?
parent’s sister
aunt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
aunt is pronounced as /ˈɑːnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
aunt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her aunt taught her how to sew on a button. Translation: Тётя научила её пришивать пуговицу.
Is aunt part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, aunt (тётя) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is aunt part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, aunt (тётя) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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