tätiä

Tätiä is a Sami word that refers to a male parent's sister's husband's mother in traditional Sami kinship terminology. This term is also known as the maternal uncle's wife in some contexts.

In Sami culture, the family ties are complex and based on a web of relationships. Tätiä is one of the terms used to describe a specific cousin or a relative on the maternal side of the family. The term is typically used to address or refer to a female relative who is a parent, aunt, or grandmother on the maternal line.

Tätiä is a part of the Sami kinship system, which consists of a hierarchical structure of relationships. The system is based on the principle of "double descent," where a person's ancestry and affinity are emphasized equally. In addition, the Sami kinship system acknowledges the importance of maternal and paternal relatives, with each having a distinct set of social relationships.

Knowledge of the kinship system, including the concept of tätiä, is still important in contemporary Sami society. While the traditional kinship system is less prominent in urban areas, it remains a vital part of the cultural heritage and identity of the Sami people. As such, the term tätiä continues to be used and recognized as an integral part of the Sami language and tradition.