What do you guys call auntie in Somali

[Devilsadvocate]

I saw this on TikTok and I used to hear this word from my neighbour a lot she always used to say mandow dua qabto (idk the right spelling) too and I had no idea what that was. I usually say habo or eedo (dad’s side). I’ve heard people back home call middle aged women aay *their name* is this the same thing as aayo?

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[Nur_]

I saw this on TikTok and I used to hear this word from my neighbour a lot she always used to say mandow dua qabto (idk the right spelling) too and I had no idea what that was. I usually say habo or eedo (dad’s side). I’ve heard people back home call middle aged women aay *their name* is this the same thing as aayo?

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I think it is how people in Xamar say it because the ones I know who say it are from Xamar.

 

[trf]

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[Devilsadvocate]

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[trf]

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[Afrax]

I saw this on TikTok and I used to hear this word from my neighbour a lot she always used to say mandow dua qabto (idk the right spelling) too and I had no idea what that was. I usually say habo or eedo (dad’s side). I’ve heard people back home call middle aged women aay *their name* is this the same thing as aayo?

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Maandhow is a term of endearment like "Cadaawe" is for boys. You say it to younger people to show affection and establish hierarchy. If someone calls you maandhow, you ought to listen.

 

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