No. 6,383 in Dutch
tante
Aunt.
In a sentence
Mijn tante heeft mij een mooie sjaal gegeven.
My aunt gave me a beautiful scarf.
The word 'tante' is used to refer to a specific female relative, sister of one's parent.
Tante Marie maakt altijd heerlijke taartjes.
Aunt Marie always makes delicious pastries.
The word 'tante' is used alongside a name to denote familiarity and affection.
In het verhaal kwam een vriendelijke tante die de kinderen hielp.
In the story, there was a friendly aunt who helped the children.
The word 'tante' is used generically to refer to a woman who plays a nurturing role.
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