dédmama
The English phrase "great grandma" is translated into Hungarian as dédmama.
dédmama is used to refer to the mother of one's grandmother or grandfather.
Did you know?
- In Hungarian, the word déd acts like a mathematical multiplier for generations. If you want to reach a great-great-great-grandmother, you simply keep stacking the prefix to create a longer word.
- In traditional Hungarian rural culture, the dédmama often held the highest authority in the household regarding the preservation of family folklore and recipes.
- In many Hungarian families, children might skip the formal term and use a specialized diminutive like dedi to address their great-grandmother directly.
Examples in context
- Dédi, mesélj nekem a gyermekkorodról!Great grandma, tell me about your childhood!
- A dédmama nagyon kedves volt.The great grandma was very kind.
- Hogy hívják a dédmamad?What is your great grandma called?
- A dédmama még mindig jól néz ki.The great grandma still looks good.
Example conversation
Katalin shows a photograph to László.
- KatalinNézd, ez a dédmama!Look, this is great grandma!
- LászlóHány éves ő?How old is she?
- KatalinKilencvennégy éves.She is ninety-four years old.
- LászlóNagyon jól néz ki.She looks very good.
