“Uncle”, “Uncles” in Turkish

In Turkish, “Uncles” (the noun) is written as:

(mother’s side) Dayı

(father’s side) Amca

(aunt’s or sister’s husband) Enişte

In Turkish, “Uncles” (the noun) is written as:

(mother’s side) Dayılar

(father’s side) Amcalar

(aunts’ or sisters’ husbands) Enişteler

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“My uncle and I get along very well.”

Amcam ve ben çok iyi anlaşıyoruz.

 
“His uncle is 20 years older than him.”

Onun amcası ondan 20 yaş daha büyük.

 
“She has four uncles.”

Onun dört amcası var.

 
“Their uncles are here!”

Onların amcaları burada!

 
“My dad is on vacation with my uncle.”

Babam amcamla tatile çıktı.
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Uncle”, “Uncles” in Lebanese Arabic

“Uncle”, “Uncles” in Tunisian Arabic