ತಾತ
The English phrase 'grandpa' is translated into Kannada as ತಾತ.
ತಾತ is an informal noun used to refer to a grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ತಾತ is used informally or affectionately, ಅಜ್ಜ is the more standard or formal term for grandfather.
Did you know?
- In certain poetic contexts, ತಾತ is used as a term of endearment for a young boy, similar to calling a child 'sonny' or 'dear child'.
- In many parts of Karnataka, calling an elderly man ತಾತ is a common way to show respect to a stranger, much like calling an older man 'grandpa' or 'elder' in English.
- In some dialects, the word ತಾತ can also be used to refer to a male person of great wisdom or a spiritual guide in a metaphorical sense.
Examples in context
- ನನ್ನ ತಾತ ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯವರು.nanna tāta tumbā oḷḷeyavaru.My grandpa is very kind.
- ತಾತ ಎಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ?tāta ellige hōgutiddāre?Where is grandpa going?
- ತಾತ ನಮಗೆ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ.tāta namage kathe hēḷuttāre.Grandpa tells us stories.
Example conversation
Anvita is telling Kiran about her family visit.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranನೀವು ಯಾರನ್ನು ನೋಡಲು ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ?nīvu yārannu nōḍalu hōguttiddīri?Who are you going to see?
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಾನು ನನ್ನ ತಾತನನ್ನು ನೋಡಲು ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.nānu nanna tātanannu nōḍalu hōguttiddēne.I am going to see my grandpa.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಅವರು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ?avaru hēgiddāre?How is he?
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaತಾತ ಈಗ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.tāta īga ārōgyavāgiddāre.Grandpa is healthy now.
