παππούδες
The Greek phrase for grandparents is παππούδες.
The term refers to grandparents as a group.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, παππούδες means grandfathers.
Which one should you use?
The word παππούδες is used for a group of grandparents consisting of grandfathers or a mixed-gender pair of a grandfather and grandmother. If you want to refer specifically to a group of grandmothers, you must use the feminine plural form γιαγιάδες.
Did you know?
- The root of παππούς is an onomatopoeic sound, likely mimicking the babbling of an infant. This makes it a linguistic relative of 'papa' and 'pappy' in many other world languages.
- In certain Greek social contexts, calling an elderly person παππού or γιαγιά is a common way to show respect to a stranger, even if you are not related to them.
- In traditional Greek culture, παππούδες often held a position of ultimate authority in the household, and it was customary for multiple generations to live under one roof.
Examples in context
- Οι παππούδες αυτών των παιδιών είναι ενενήντα χρονών.The grandparents of these children are ninety years old.This sentence is useful for noting the age of the παππούδες of certain children.Tatoeba #11767037 by carlosalberto, translation #11766997 by carlosalberto
- Τα εγγόνια επισκέπτονται τους ηλικιωμένους παππούδες τους.The grandchildren visit their elderly grandparents.This sentence shows grandchildren visiting their elderly παππούδες.Tatoeba #11242062 by carlosalberto, translation #11242026 by carlosalberto
- Οι παππούδες μου ήταν παιδιά κατά τη διάρκεια της παγκόσμιας οικονομικής ύφεσης.My grandparents were children during the global economic recession.This sentence describes when the speaker's παππούδες were children.Tatoeba #9951829 by Nylez, translation #9960178 by Nylez
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Example conversation
George and Eleni are talking about their family plans for the weekend.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα πάμε να δούμε τους παππούδες μου το Σάββατο.Tha páme na doúme tous pappoúdes mou to Sávvato.We will go see my grandparents on Saturday.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ ωραία ιδέα, Γιώργο.Eínai polý oraía idéa, Giórgo.That is a very nice idea, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις να έρθεις μαζί μας;Théleis na értheis mazí mas?Do you want to come with us?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, θέλω πολύ να γνωρίσω τους παππούδες σου.Nai, thélo polý na gnoríso tous pappoúdes sou.Yes, I really want to meet your grandparents.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
