Translation
aunt
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Word origin
From Late Latin thia, itself borrowed from Greek theios, meaning uncle, reshaped for the feminine.
- Origin
- Greek (via Late Latin)
- Root
- theios
Grammar
Examples
Paulo.
My aunt lives in São Paulo.
.
The aunts came for Sunday lunch.
.
She is the children's favourite aunt.
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tia: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 6: Words 641-650.