مادربزرگ
madarbozorg
The English phrase grandma is translated into Persian as مادربزرگ (madarbozorg).
The word refers to a grandmother.
Meaning: grandmother (informal) (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of مادر (mother) and بزرگ (big or great).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مادربزرگ is the standard term. For a more affectionate and informal way to say grandma, you can use مامان‌بزرگ, which literally translates to mommy-big.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about multiple grandmothers, use the plural form مادربزرگ‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
madarbozorg
Did you know?
- The word مادر (mâdar) shares an ancient root with the English word 'mother', both tracing back to Proto-Indo-European origins.
- In traditional Persian culture, the مادربزرگ often holds the highest emotional authority in the household, frequently acting as the primary storyteller for grandchildren.
- In some Iranian dialects, the distinction between a maternal and paternal grandmother is made through specific adjectives, rather than using the general term مادربزرگ.
Examples in context
- مادربزرگ من خیلی مهربان است.mādarbozorg-e man kheyli mehrabān ast.My grandma is very kind.
- امروز به دیدن مادربزرگ می‌رویم.emruz be didan-e mādarbozorg miravim.Today we are going to see grandma.
- مادربزرگ برای ما کیک پخت.mādarbozorg barāye mā kik pokht.Grandma baked a cake for us.
Example conversation
Sara and Amir are talking about their weekend plans.
- سارا Saraامروز کجا می‌روی، امیر؟emrouz koja miravi, Amir?Where are you going today, Amir?
- امیر Amirمن می‌خواهم مادربزرگ را ببینم.man mikham madarbozorg ra bebinam.I want to see grandma.
- سارا Saraچه خوب! به او سلام برسان.che khoub! be ou salam berasan.How nice! Say hello to her for me.
- امیر Amirحتماً، سارا. ممنون.hatman, Sara. mamnoun.Sure, Sara. Thanks.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مادربزرگ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
