No exact match translations found for 'grandad' in nepali.
Word 'grandad' in Other Languages
- grandad in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grandad in Bengali বাংলা
- grandad in Bodo बड़ो
- grandad in Dogri डोगरी
- grandad in English
- grandad in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grandad in Hindi हिन्दी
- grandad in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grandad in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grandad in Konkani कोंकणी
- grandad in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grandad in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grandad in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grandad in Marathi मराठी
- grandad in Nepali नेपाली
- grandad in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grandad in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grandad in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grandad in Santali
- grandad in Sindhi سنڌي
- grandad in Tamil தமிழ்
- grandad in Telugu తెలుగు
- grandad in Urdu اُردُو
grandad
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡræn.dæd/
Definitions
- Informal term for grandfather.
- A term of affection used for an elderly man, sometimes regardless of relation.
Usage Examples
- "My grandad used to tell me stories about the war."
- "Look at that old grandad trying to use a smartphone!"
Etymology
Derived from "grandfather," with "dad" as a shortened, affectionate form.
Synonyms
- Grandfather
- Gramps
- Papa
- Grandpa
Antonyms
- Grandson
- Granddaughter
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Abuelito | /aβweˈlito/ |
| French | Pépé | /pe.pe/ |
| German | Opa | /ˈoːpa/ |
| Russian | Дедушка | /ˈdʲɛdʊʂkə/ |
| Hindi | दादा | /daːdaː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 爷爷 | /yé yé/ |
| Japanese | おじいちゃん | /o.dʑiː.tɕaɴ/ |
| Arabic | جد | /dʒad/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡræn.dæd/
- American English (less common usage): /ˈɡræn.dæd/
Historical Usage
The term "grandad" has been used informally for generations, particularly in British English, as an affectionate way to refer to one's grandfather.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, the equivalent term for "grandad" conveys deep respect, while in others, it is purely affectionate.
More Information
"Grandad" is commonly used in British English and has been a staple of family-related speech. It appears frequently in literature, movies, and songs as a term of endearment.