dapîr
The Kurdish word for grandma is dapîr.
The term is used to refer to a grandmother.
Meaning: grandmother (informal) (noun)
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a person might use dapîr to describe their father's mother, while using a different term for their mother's mother.
- In many Kurdish dialects, adding the suffix -xan to a kinship term can turn a familial name into a highly respectful way to address an elderly woman, even if she is not your relative.
- The role of the dapîr is central to the transmission of oral history, as Kurdish folk tales and legends are traditionally passed down to children by the grandmother.
Examples in context
- Dapîr li malê li benda me ye.Grandma is at home waiting for us.
Example conversation
Heval and Rojda are talking about their family visit.
- HevalMa tu ê bi dapîr re bî?Will you be with grandma?
- RojdaErê, ez ê herim cem wê.Yes, I will go to her.
- HevalSilavekî ji min de bide wê.Give her a greeting from me.
- RojdaEz ê ji dapîr re bibêbim.I will tell grandma.
