teyzeciğim
dear auntie; affectionate address for an older woman
Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation
/tejzeˈdʒiːm/
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Cultural Note
Strangers are often addressed with kinship-style terms in Turkish to create warmth or respect.
📝 Example Sentences
Marketteki yaşlı kadına teyzeciğim diye seslendi.
She addressed the elderly woman in the market as dear auntie.
Tyzeciğim, poşetini taşıyayım mı?
Auntie, shall I carry your bag?