* Tante (pronounced TAHNT-eh) is the most common Yiddish word for aunt, regardless of the aunt's side of the family.
* Tante can also be used for "auntie," a term of endearment.
However, some distinguish between the aunt on the mother's side and the aunt on the father's side:
* Mutter's Schwester (pronounced MOOT-ters SHVES-ter) means "mother's sister" and is used for the aunt on the mother's side.
* Vater's Schwester (pronounced FAH-ters SHVES-ter) means "father's sister" and is used for the aunt on the father's side.
Ultimately, the specific term used for "aunt" in Yiddish can vary depending on the individual speaker and their personal preferences.