پدربزرگ
pedarbozorg
The English word 'grandfather' is translated into Persian as پدربزرگ (pedarbozorg).
پدربزرگ is the standard term for a grandfather from either side of a person's family. While it is the general term for any grandfather, it specifically uses the root for 'father', which makes it the standard term for a paternal grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (from either side) (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
پدربزرگ is the formal way to say grandfather in Persian. For a more common, affectionate or informal way to say grandfather, you can use بابابزرگ.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'my grandfather', you can add the suffix '-م' (-am) to the end of the word to create پدربزرگم.
How do you pronounce it?
pedarbozorg
Did you know?
- The root of the word 'father' in Persian, پدر, shares an ancient Indo-European ancestry with the English word 'father'.
- Persian culture places a high premium on the role of the پدربزرگ as the patriarch, and it is traditional for the eldest male to lead family gatherings and mediate disputes.
- While پدربزرگ is the standard term, some families use the word جد for grandfather, especially when referring to ancestors or a lineage in a more historical or religious context.
Examples in context
- من به این ساعت جیبی طلائی افتخار می‌کنم. پدربزرگم در بستر مرگ این ساعت را به من فروخت.I'm very proud of my gold pocket watch. My grandfather, on his deathbed, sold me this watch.This sentence shows the use of the form پدربزرگ in a personal anecdote.Tatoeba #13122153 by cojiluc, translation #3041309 by carlosalberto
- وقت مرگ، دوست دارم مانند پدربزرگم که در خواب با آرامش مرد، بمیرم، نه جیغ زنان مانند همه مسافران ماشینش.When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.This sentence illustrates the use of the form پدربزرگ when comparing one person to another.Tatoeba #1851918 by AsliAbbasi, translation #1851917 by AsliAbbasi
- پدربزرگ من خیلی مهربان است.pedarbozorg-e man kheyli mehrabān ast.My grandfather is very kind.
Example conversation
Ali and Niloufar are talking about a family photo.
- علی Aliاین مرد در عکس کیست؟in mard dar aks kis ast?Who is this man in the photo?
- نیلوفر Niloufarاو پدربزرگ من است.u pedarbozorg-e man ast.He is my grandfather.
- علی Aliپدربزرگت خیلی باوقار به نظر می‌رسد.pedarbozorgat kheyli bāvaghār be nazar mi-rasad.Your grandfather looks very dignified.
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، او همیشه بسیار شیک بود.bale, u hamishe besyār shik bud.Yes, he was always very stylish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries پدربزرگ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
