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"Aunt" in German: Tante
die Tante
Aunt in German is die Tante, a feminine noun. The plural is die Tanten. Say meine Tante for my aunt.
Birthday
Meine Tante schickt immer eine Karte.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Tante
Say it
TAHN-tuh
/ˈtantə/
TAHN-tuh. Clear ah, soft final -e.
"Aunt" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Tante | aunt Default. | Default. |
| die Tanten | aunts Plural. | Plural. |
| Tante väterlicherseits | paternal aunt Family detail. | Family detail. |
| die Großtante | great-aunt Older generation. | Older generation. |
How to use Tante in real life
- 1Birthday
Meine Tante schickt immer eine Karte.
My aunt always sends a card.
Meine Tante nominative.
- 2Visit
Wir besuchen Tante Eva am Sonntag.
We're visiting Aunt Eva on Sunday.
Tante + name.
- 3Photos
Kennst du alle Tanten auf dem Bild?
Do you know all the aunts in the photo?
Tanten plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tante
Incorrect: der Tante
Correct: die Tante
Tante is feminine.
Incorrect: Aunt Anna
Correct: Tante Anna
Use Tante, not Aunt.
Good to know
Like Onkel, Tante can be used warmly for close family friends. Officially it means a parent's sister or aunt by marriage.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Family calendar
ChatPal
Kommt deine Tante zum Fest?
Is your aunt coming to the celebration?
You
Ja, meine Tante reist aus München an.
Yes, my aunt is traveling in from Munich.
ChatPal
Welche Tante—die mit dem Hund?
Which aunt—the one with the dog?
You
Genau, Tante Lisa. Die anderen Tanten kommen später.
Exactly, Aunt Lisa. The other aunts are coming later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Aunt" in German
What gender is Tante?
Feminine: die Tante.
What is the plural?
Die Tanten.
How do you say my aunt?
Meine Tante.
How do you say uncle?
Der Onkel.
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