grann
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A grandmother in Haitian Creole is grann. "My grandmother" is grann mwen.
Children call her Grann directly, like a name.
Meaning: mother of a parent (noun)
Did you know?
- The Creole grann comes from French grand-mère.
Examples in context
- Grann mwen rete Pòtoprens.My grandmother lives in Port-au-Prince.
- Mwen renmen grann mwen.I love my grandmother.
Example conversation
Jean talks to his grandmother on the phone.
- JeanBonjou, Grann.Good morning, Grandma.
- GrannBonjou, pitit mwen.Good morning, my child.
- JeanMwen renmen ou.I love you.
