Grandad Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɹænˌdæd

GRAN-dad

UK

ɡɹˈændæd

gran-DAD

परिभाषा

A casual or affectionate word for grandfather, often used by children or family members.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

'Grandad' is informal and especially common in the UK. Synonyms include 'grandpa' or 'grandfather' (more formal). Regional variations exist ('grandpa' in US/Canada, 'granddad' spelling also common). Usually not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: abuelo
• Portuguese (BR): vovô
• Portuguese (PT): avô
• Chinese (Simplified): 爷爷 - 外公
• Chinese (Traditional): 爺爺 - 外公
• Hindi: दादा - नाना
• Arabic: جدو
• Bengali: দাদু - নানা
• Russian: дедушка
• Japanese: おじいちゃん
• Vietnamese: ông
• Korean: 할아버지
• Turkish: dede
• Urdu: دادا - نانا
• Indonesian: kakek

उदाहरण वाक्य

My grandad tells funny stories.

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Grandad is coming for dinner tonight.

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I love playing cards with my grandad.

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My grandad grew up during the war and has amazing stories.

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Don’t wake grandad—he’s taking his afternoon nap.

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Whenever I have a problem, I talk to my grandad for advice.

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