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uncle

/ˈʌŋkl/

/ˈʌŋkəl/

Übersetzungen

uncleverb

uncled

Präteritum

uncled

Partizip Perfekt

uncleing

Gerundium

Rare; to act as an uncle to someone or, archaically, to pawn an item.

Synonyme

surrender

submit

give up

give in

back down

throw in the towel

cave in

cry mercy

uncleadjektiv

Attributive use of the noun, relating to or characteristic of an uncle.

Synonyme

avuncular

uncle-like

unclesubstantiv

uncles

Pl.

/ˈʌŋkl/

/ˈʌŋkəl/

дядя

My uncle is visiting us this weekend.

Мой дядя приедет к нам в гости в эти выходные.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

aunt's husband

family member

uncleinterjektion

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

Exclamatory use in the phrase "Say uncle!" meaning to surrender.

Synonyme

uncle, uncle

cut it out

knock it off

enough

stop

spare me

have mercy

mercy

I surrender

I give up

Definitionen

uncleverb

To act in the caring or advisory role of an uncle toward someone.

He often uncles the neighborhood kids, taking them to the park and helping with homework.

To pawn or pledge (an item) for money. (obsolete, slang)

Short of cash, he uncled his gold watch at the pawnshop.

uncleadjektiv

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting an uncle; avuncular.

His uncle advice was protective and a little stern.

unclesubstantiv

The brother of one's father or mother, or the spouse of one's parent's sibling.

My uncle took us fishing last weekend.

A term used to refer to a man who is a close friend of one's parents or family, often used as a form of address.

Uncle John is not related to us, but he's been a family friend for years.

A pawnbroker or person from whom one pawns items for money. (UK informal, dated)

He took his watch to the uncle down the street for a quick loan.

uncleinterjektion

Used as an exclamation to admit defeat or surrender, especially by children.

"Uncle!" he shouted when his older brother finally pinned him.