bużnanna
The Maltese word for great grandma is bużnanna.
bużnanna refers to the mother of one's grandmother or grandfather.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the plural form bużnannat, add the suffix -t to the singular bużnanna.
Did you know?
- The word bużnanna is thought to be linked to a Proto-Indo-European root *nana-der, which served as a primitive term for grandmother.
- While 'bużnanna' is the standard term, in many traditional Maltese households, children might simply use 'nanna' even for a great-grandmother to show affection.
- While bużnanna describes a maternal or paternal great-grandmother, Maltese kinship terms often vary based on the specific side of the family in colloquial speech.
Example conversation
Myriam and Andre are looking at old family photos.
- Myriamsidewalk. Min hu dani r-ritratt?Who is this in the portrait?
- AndreDin hija l-bużnanna tiegħi.This is my great grandma.
- MyriamHija sbieħ ħafna!She is very beautiful!
- AndreGrazzi, Myriam, hija kienet ħelwa.Thanks, Myriam, she was sweet.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bużnanna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
