| Term | Language | Direct Translation | Common Usage | |------|----------|--------------------|--------------| | | Indonesian / Malay (borrowed from Dutch) | “Aunt” (usually maternal) | Refers to a woman who is a sibling of one’s parent or an older, respected female figure. | | Ponakan | Indonesian / Malay | “Niece/Nephew” | The child of one’s sibling; can be male ( ponakan laki‑laki ) or female ( ponakan perempuan ). |
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