English–German

“aunt” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtantə/

Example

Meine Tanten kommen morgen.

My aunts are coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Tante (aunt)

How to say “aunt” in German

“Aunt” in German is Tante.

A familiar adult woman linked to a parent in a family tree, standing on a nearby branch.

Full entry for Tante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tante

Am Wochenende fahre ich zur Tante.

At the weekend, I'm going to my aunt's.

Tips for using Tante

  • Tante is feminine, so its basic article is die and its plural is Tanten.

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