προγιαγιά
progiagia
The Greek word for "great grandma" is προγιαγιά (progiagia).
προγιαγιά is a phrase used to refer to the mother of one's grandmother or grandfather.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, προγιαγιά follows standard declension rules. For example, it changes to της προγιαγιάς when you need to express the genitive singular case, such as "of the great grandma".
How do you pronounce it?
progiagia
Did you know?
- The word γιαγιά itself is thought by some linguists to be an onomatopoeic way of mimicking the sounds a baby makes when trying to say 'grandmother'.
- While 'great grandma' is a common term in English, in many Greek families, children might simply use the term γιαγιά even for their great-grandmother as a sign of closeness.
- The prefix προ- in προγιαγιά is the same root used in English words like 'prologue' to indicate something that comes before.
Examples in context
- Πώς είναι η προγιαγιά σου;Pos íne i proyiayiá sou;How is your great grandma?
- Η προγιαγιά μου ζει ακόμα.I proyiayiá mou zi akóma.My great grandma is still alive.
Example conversation
George and Maria are looking at an old family photo album.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοια είναι αυτή η γυναίκα στη φωτογραφία;Pia eínai aftí i gynaíka sti fotografía?Who is this woman in the photo?
- Μαρία MariaΑυτή είναι η προγιαγιά μου, η Ελένη.Aftí eínai i progyagiá mou, i Eléni.This is my great grandma, Eleni.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίχε πολύ όμορφη εμφάνιση.Eíche polý ómorphi emfánisi.She had a very beautiful look.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, ήταν πολύ κομψή.Nai, ítan polý kompsý.Yes, she was very elegant.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries προγιαγιά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
