Meaning of néni | Babel Free
[ˈneːni]Definitions
- aunt, Mrs. (a form of address for an older woman, especially by children or in case of great age difference)
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aunt (any adult woman) childish
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(chiefly with a possessive suffix) synonym of nagynéni (“aunt”, the sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent) dated
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(chiefly with a possessive suffix) synonym of néne (“elder sister”) dated
Equivalents
English
aunt
Examples
“Olga néni”
Aunt Olga
“Kovács néni”
Mrs. Kovács
“doktor néni”
(lady) doctor
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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