How to Say "Grandma" in Greek

γιαγιά

giagiá/ʝaˈʝa/feminine

The Greek word for grandma is γιαγιά (giagiá).

γιαγιά is used to refer to a grandmother. To say "my grandma," you can add the word μου to the end of the term.

Meaning: grandmother (informal) (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of γιαγιά is γιαγιάδες. To show possession in the singular, such as "of the grandma," use the genitive form της γιαγιάς.

giagiá (/ʝaˈʝa/)

The word γιαγιά is a nursery word, meaning it is a sound first uttered by infants. This is why it sounds so similar to the way babies across many different cultures attempt to babble.
In Greece, it is common for grandchildren to kiss their γιαγιά on both cheeks, alternating right then left.
Greek children often use γιαγιά as a generic term of endearment for any elderly woman, even if she is not a blood relative.

Θες βοήθεια να διασχίσεις το δρόμο, γιαγιά;
Do you need help to cross the street, grandma?
This sentence shows how to use γιαγιά when addressing a grandmother directly.
Wiktionary
Η γιαγιά μου ήταν μια σοφή γυναίκα.
My grandma was a wise woman.
This sentence demonstrates the use of γιαγιά as a subject in a sentence.
Tatoeba #11577861 by carlosalberto, translation #11577845 by carlosalberto
Γιαγιά μου
My grandma
Η γιαγιά μου φέρνει πάντα γλυκά.
I yiayia mou fernei panda glyka.
My grandma always brings sweets.

Kostas is talking to his grandmother in the kitchen.

Κώστας Kostas

Γιαγιά, τι φτιάχνεις για φαγητό;
Giagia, ti ftiachneis gia fagito?
Grandma, what are you making for food?
Κυριακή Kyriaki

Φτιάχνω το αγαπημένο σου φαγητό, Κώστα.
Ftiachno to agapimeno sou fagito, Kosta.
I am making your favorite food, Kostas.
Κώστας Kostas

Μυρίζει υπέροχα, γιαγιά!
Myrizei iperocha, giagia!
It smells wonderful, grandma!
Κυριακή Kyriaki

Πλύνε τα χέρια σου και έλα στο τραπέζι.
Plyne ta cheria sou kai ela sto trapezi.
Wash your hands and come to the table.

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