tante
Oncle's female counterpart
Tante is the word for aunt in several languages, including German, French, and Dutch.
In English, it appears mainly in contexts influenced by these languages or their immigrant communities: My tante always made the best strudel.
Yiddish speakers use it affectionately for an older woman who isn't actually a relative.
cultural
South African Germanic language
- DutchOf the Netherlands
- GermanCentral European language
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
- IndonesianSoutheast Asian islander's identity
Afrikaans
South African Germanic language
Indonesian · loanword · honorific · elder
aunt
Parent's sister or equivalent
nephew · godmother · kinfolk · kindred · extended family · family friend · elder · matriarch · household · clan
endearment
Affectionate word or phrase
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
caring · nurturing · doting · cherished · beloved · dear · adoring · gentle · kindly · supportive