Tante Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tante" is used as noun with the meaning of "aunt", "auntie (informal)" or "old lady (informal".

Essential properties of "Tante"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Tante
  • Plural: die Tanten

Meanings of "Tante" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A parent's sister"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Meine Tante kommt uns am Wochenende besuchen.My aunt is visiting us this weekend.
  2. Die Tante meiner Frau ist eine berühmte Schauspielerin.My wife's aunt is a famous actress.
  3. Ich habe meiner Tante zum Geburtstag Blumen geschenkt.I gave my aunt flowers for her birthday.

2.) "Informal term for an older or middle-aged woman"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die alte Tante an der Kasse war heute besonders freundlich.The old lady at the checkout was particularly friendly today.
  2. Eine nette Tante hat mir geholfen, meinen Koffer zu tragen.A nice lady helped me carry my suitcase.
  3. Die Tante von nebenan backt immer die leckersten Kekse.The lady next door always bakes the most delicious cookies.
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