German · Family & People
Tante
Aunt
Beginnernoun
Definition
The sister of one's parent.
Example
Meine Tante backt wunderbare Torten.
My aunt bakes wonderful cakes.
Etymology
The word 'Tante', also borrowed from the French 'tante', emerged in German usage during the same period as 'Onkel', demonstrating linguistic influence.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tante' is commonly used informally in spoken contexts, referring to an aunt, and is recognized across German-speaking areas.