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Halamд± Here
Refers specifically to a father's sister (paternal aunt). This is distinct from Teyze , which refers to a mother's sister (maternal aunt). Halam: The possessive form, meaning "my paternal aunt" .
It is important to distinguish the word from the Turkish adverb hâlâ (written with circumflex accents), which means "still" or "yet" . Hala: Paternal aunt (short "a" sounds). Hâlâ: Still/Yet (long "a" sounds). HalamД±
Kinship terms like Hala carry deep emotional and cultural weight in Turkish and Azerbaijani folklore: Refers specifically to a father's sister (paternal aunt)
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