తాత
tāta/t̪aːt̪a/
The English word 'grandpa' can be translated into Telugu using several forms. If unsure, use తాత (tāta). Wiktionary also lists నాయనయ్య (nāyanayya) and జేజినాయన (jējināyana).
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Telugu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| తాత | tāta | /t̪aːt̪a/ |
| నాయనయ్య | nāyanayya | |
| జేజినాయన | jējināyana |
The terms provided are used to refer to a grandfather.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of తాత (tāta), you add the suffix '-లు' (-lu) to the end of the word to get తాతలు (tātalu).
How do you pronounce it?
tāta is pronounced /t̪aːt̪a/.
Did you know?
- In many Telugu families, జేజినాయన is used specifically for the maternal grandfather, while తాత is more general or used for the paternal side.
- While తాత is the common term, నాయనయ్య blends the word for 'father' with a respectful suffix, reflecting the cultural view of a grandfather as a 'senior father'.
- While తాత (tāta) is the standard term for 'grandpa', it is also the common word used for an 'old man' in general. Using it to address a stranger might sound more like you are commenting on their age than being respectful.
Examples in context
- మా తాత చాలా మంచివారు.mā tāta chālā manchivāru.My grandpa is a very good person.
- తాత ఇప్పుడే ఇంటికి వచ్చారు.tāta ippuḍē iṇṭiki vaccāru.Grandpa just came home.
- నీ తాత ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు?nī tāta ekkaḍa unnāru?Where is your grandpa?
Example conversation
Sai and Pallavi are talking about their family at home.
- సాయి Saiపల్లవి, మీ తాత గారు వచ్చారు.Pallavi, mee taata gaaru vacharu.Pallavi, your grandpa has arrived.
- పల్లవి Pallaviనిజమా? నేను ఇప్పుడే వెళ్తాను!nijamaa? nenu ippude velthanu!Really? I will go right now!
- సాయి Saiతాత మీ కోసం కానుకలు తెచ్చారు.taata mee kosam kaanukalu techcharu.Grandpa brought gifts for you.
- పల్లవి Pallaviధన్యవాదాలు సాయి, నేను వెళ్లి చూస్తాను.dhanyavaadaalu Sai, nenu velli chusthaanu.Thanks Sai, I will go and see.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandpa” translations and entries తాత, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
