Relationships in English : If a lady is my aunt then what am I to her?

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The only possibility I can think of is that I’m her nephewBut the word aunt can be even used to refer any elderly women who could be your mom’s age,even my friend’s mom for example

Lamar Hirthe · Accepted Answer

You could also be her niece – you don’t say whether you are male or female. The word isn’t used to refer to elderly women, not in English-speaking countires. Sometimes there is an ‘honorary aunt’ who is given that title and then it is usually a close friend of the mother (who would be pretty much the same age as the mother, not and elderly woman)In some latin countries, and in Polynesian countries, it is considered good manners to refer to all elderly women as ‘aunt – or ‘tia’ and all elderly men as uncle, or ‘tio’, but doesn’t happen in English relationships.

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Lamar Hirthe · Answer

Friend,English is not a perfectly language in all respects.It has only 26 letters in its alphabets . Certain sounds even can not be properly written. Similarly the relationships like Auntie and uncle are confusing .you have to ask again certain question to make sure who the person is , and how is related to you.To call elders auntie is a gesture of respect only.Suppose one is the third son in the six , his father has.To know this you can not get an answer by asking any direct question.You have to indirectly ask ” are you the second son?”. thenyou may get the answer ” No, I am the third son.”Similarly you have a word ‘SIN’ in English. What is the opposite of it or antonym? Exact word is not there.you have to get along . That is all.

Lamar Hirthe · Answer

The literal meaning of aunt is your mother or father’s sister, or their sister-in-law. That makes you either their niece or nephew. You are quite right that the term is also used as a way to describe a special person in a child’s life, such as a good family friend. Though you may for example, call your Mom’s college roomate Auntie, or Aunt Susie, it isn’t likely that she would refer to you as her niece/nephew.

Lamar Hirthe · Answer

Your her nephew if you’re a guy and niece if you’re a girl. Your aunt is basically your mother/father’s sister.

Lamar Hirthe · Answer

It is nephew. The other titles would be affectionate names, not actual relationships.

Lamar Hirthe · Answer

Aunt is your mother’s or father’s sister and you are their neice or nephew.

Lamar Hirthe · Answer

You can be her Niece or Nephew.

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nephew

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I agree with Chas..

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Relationships in English : If a lady is my aunt then what am I to her?

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