dedi
dedi is the Slovenian word for grandpa.
dedi is an informal noun used to refer to one's grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Primorska region, people may use the word nono to refer to their grandpa.
Did you know?
- Because Slovenian has the dual grammatical number, you would use a completely different form if you were talking about two grandfathers at once.
- The regional term nono used in Primorska is not native to Slovenian but is borrowed from the nearby Italian language and culture.
- The Slovenian word for 'inheritance' is dediščina, which is derived from the same root as dedi.
Examples in context
- Hej, nono, kako si danes?Hey, grandpa, how are you today?
- Ali greš k dedi?Are you going to see grandpa?
Example conversation
Maja and Žiga are talking about their families.
- MajaAli tvoj dedi še dela?Does your grandpa still work?
- ŽigaNe, moj dedi je že v penziji.No, my grandpa is already retired.
- MajaMoj dedi namira v vrtu.My grandpa is resting in the garden.
- ŽigaTo zveni zelo mirno.That sounds very peaceful.
