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aunt

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/ænt/ · aunt

The sister of one's father or mother.

Meanings

nouninformal

The sister of one's father or mother.

کسی کے والد یا والدہ کی بہن۔

خالہ

khala

Synonyms

relativekinfamily memberرشتہ دارخویشخاندانی رکن

Antonyms

uncleچچاماموں

Common Collocations

  • favorite aunt
  • aunt and uncle
  • paternal aunt

Example Sentences

My aunt is coming to visit us this weekend.

میری خالہ اس ہفتے کے آخر میں ہم سے ملنے آ رہی ہیں۔

meri khala is hafte ke aakhir mein hum se milne aa rahi hain.

I love spending time with my aunt.

مجھے اپنی خالہ کے ساتھ وقت گزارنا پسند ہے۔

mujhe apni khala ke saath waqt guzarna pasand hai.

My aunt makes the best cookies.

میری خالہ بہترین بسکٹ بناتی ہیں۔

meri khala behtareen biscuit banati hain.

Easily Confused With

uncle:An 'uncle' is the brother of one’s father or mother, while an 'aunt' is their sister.

Word Family

auntie
nounخالہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'aunt' as a 'friendly relative' who is always there for you.

Picture a cozy family gathering with your loving aunt bringing snacks.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

میری خالہ میری خواہشیں صورت میں ہوتی ہیں۔

meri khala meri khwahishen soorat mein hoti hain.

My aunt embodies my wishes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "aunte" — female relative

First known use: 14th century

Derived from the Middle English 'aunte', which in turn comes from the Latin 'amita', meaning father's sister.