What do (or did) you call your grandmother?

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This discussion centers on the various names individuals use for their grandmothers, showcasing a rich tapestry of cultural and familial influences. Participants share personal anecdotes, revealing that names like "MooMoo," "Nana," and "Granny" are common, while others highlight unique cultural terms such as "Daadi" and "Naani" from Indian traditions. The conversation also touches on the emotional connections tied to these names, with some participants recounting fond memories and contrasting relationships with their grandmothers.

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  • #31
Farfar and morfar...

Edit: Don't trust google translate. :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
drizzle said:
Farfar and morfar...

Edit: Don't trust google translate. :biggrin:
Correct.

Do you manage this then, without google:

Grand uncle, for example your paternal grandfather's brother? :smile:
 
  • #33
arildno said:
Correct.

Do you manage this then, without google:

Grand uncle, for example your paternal grandfather's brother? :smile:

brofarfar??
 
  • #34
micromass said:
brofarfar??
Not quite.

We call him..grand-onkel.:smile:
 
  • #35
Onkelfar! :biggrin:

But I got to say this, my life would be nothing without Google translate... And a bit of luck :biggrin:


Btw, that's how the Egyptian people call their uncle 'Onkel'. :smile:
 
  • #36
Phonetically..."Grahm-maw"

GrandmaandCranmodified.jpg
Also, my grandfather (fellow in the photograph hugging my grandmother) we simply referred to as "Cran"--on account of my brother (the oldest) could not pronounce Grandfather. It just stuck that way.
 

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