auntie

• Substantiv, das die Schwester des Vaters oder der Mutter bezeichnet oder die Ehefrau eines Onkels; auch allgemein eine (ältere) weibliche Verwandte oder vertraute weibliche Person.

A noun referring to the sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle.

1. Sibling of a parentA1informal

   The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle.

   Tante

   • My auntie baked cookies for us.
   • We visited Auntie Jane last weekend.
   • Auntie gave me a birthday present.

   Synonymeaunt

2. Familiar term for an older womanA2informal

   A respectful or affectionate term used to address or refer to an older woman, especially a family friend or neighbor.

   Tante

   • Auntie from next door always waves hello.
   • The children call her Auntie even though she is not related.
   • Auntie helped me with my homework.

   Synonymeaunt