طنط

Egyptian Arabic

Etymology

Borrowed from French tante.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [tˤɑntˤ], (before a consonant) [tˤɑntˤe]

Noun

طنط • (ṭanṭ) f (plural طنطات (ṭanṭāt))

1. Respectful term to address an older woman.

   Coordinate term: عمّو (ʕammu) (to a man)