बाजे
baje
The Nepali word for grandpa is बाजे (baje).
बाजे is a common informal term used to refer to a grandfather, regardless of whether he is the paternal or maternal grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While बाजे is used in casual settings, the term हजुरबुबा is the formal or respectful way to say grandfather.
How do you pronounce it?
baje
Did you know?
- In some parts of Nepal, calling a man बाजे can be a way to playfully or slightly mockingly suggest he is acting like an old man.
- The formal version हजुरबुबा contains the honorific particle हजुर, which is also used to address royalty or people of very high social status.
- In many Nepali households, children may call an elderly man बाजे even if they are not biologically related to him, as a way to show friendliness or respect to a stranger.
Examples in context
- मेरो बाजे धेरै राम्रो हुनुहुन्छ।mero baje dherai ramro hunuhunchha.My grandpa is very kind.
- बाजे घरमा हुनुहुन्छ?baje gharma hunuhunchha?Is grandpa at home?
- बाजेले मलाई कथा सुनाउनुभयो।bajele malai katha sunaunubhayo.Grandpa told me a story.
Example conversation
A young girl and a boy are talking about their family members.
- सृजना Srijanaसुमित, तिम्रो बाजे कस्तो हुनुहुन्छ?sumit, timro baje kasto hunuhunchha?Sumit, how is your grandpa?
- सुमित Sumitमेरो बाजे धेरै स्वस्थ हुनुहुन्छ।mero baje dherai swastha hunuhunchha.My grandpa is very healthy.
- सृजना Srijanaए, राम्रो छ!e, ramro chha!Oh, that's good!
- सुमित Sumitसृजना, तिम्रो बाजे कहाँ हुनुहुन्छ?srijana, timro baje kaha hunuhunchha?Srijana, where is your grandpa?
