dayı abi
older guy; streetwise older man
Intermediate Noun
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Pronunciation
/daˈjɯ aˈbi/
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Cultural Note
Dayı can suggest a certain masculine neighborhood presence, not just the literal meaning of maternal uncle.
📝 Example Sentences
Kahvenin önünde her gün aynı dayı abiler oturuyor.
The same older streetwise men sit in front of the cafe every day.
Mahallenin dayı abileri herkesi tanır.
The neighborhood older guys know everyone.