teyze

maternal aunt

Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation

/tejˈze/

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Cultural Note

Teyze specifically means a mother's sister, unlike English aunt.

📝 Example Sentences

Teyzem bize akşam yemeğine geldi.

My maternal aunt came to our house for dinner.

Kızım teyzesini görünce çok sevindi.

My daughter was very happy when she saw her aunt.

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