Γιαγιά
yiayiá/ʝaˈʝa/
Γιαγιά (yiayiá) is the Greek phrase for nanna.
Γιαγιά is used as an informal name for a grandmother.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yiayiá. The IPA is /ʝaˈʝa/.
Did you know?
- In many Greek households, the γιαγιά historically held a position of great authority in managing the family's domestic traditions and childcare.
- The word γιαγιά is a nursery word, meaning it is a simplified sound typically first used by infants when learning to speak.
- The word νενέ was once a common way to say 'granny' in Greek, but it has since become an obsolete term used only in historical contexts.
Examples in context
- Γιαγιά, πώς περάσατε τις διακοπές σας;Granny, how was your vacation?
- Η Γιαγιά μου μαγειρεύει καλά.I Giagyía mou mageireúei kalá.My grandma cooks well.
- Πάμε να δούμε τη Γιαγιά.Páme na dóume ti Giagyía.Let's go see grandma.
- Η Γιαγιά μου είναι πολύ καλή.I Giagyía mou íne polý kalí.My grandma is very kind.
Example conversation
Nikos and Maria are talking about their family visit.
- Νίκος NikosΠότε θα πάμε στη Γιαγιά;Póte tha páme sti Giagiá?When are we going to Grandma's?
- Μαρία MariaΘα πάμε το Σάββατο.Tha páme to Sávvato.We will go on Saturday.
- Νίκος NikosΘα της πάρω ένα δώρο.Tha tis páro éna dóro.I will get her a gift.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι μια πολύ καλή ιδέα.Einai mia polý kalí idéa.That is a very good idea.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry γιαγιά.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γιαγιά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
