gran
word
/ˈɡɹæn/
/ɡɹˈæn/
Definition
'Gran' is an informal and affectionate way to say 'grandmother' in English. It is commonly used by children and adults when talking to or about their grandmother.
Usage & Nuances
Chiefly used in British and Australian English; 'gran' is informal and always affectionate. In American English, 'grandma' or 'gram' are more common. Use only for one's own grandmother or when talking about someone in that role. Not suitable for formal writing.
Spanish: abuela (coloquial) - yaya (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): vovó (coloquial) - avó (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): avó (coloquial) - vovó (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 奶奶 (口语) - 外婆 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 奶奶 (口語) - 外婆 (口語)Hindi: दादी (अनौपचारिक) - नानी (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: جدّة (عامية)Bengali: ঠাম্মা (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়) - দিদা (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)Russian: бабушка (разговорное)Japanese: おばあちゃん (くだけた言い方)Vietnamese: bà (thân mật) - bà ngoại (thân mật)Korean: 할머니 (구어체)Turkish: büyükanne (samimi)Urdu: دادی (غیر رسمی) - نانی (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: nenek (gaul)
Example Sentences
I am visiting my gran this weekend.
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My gran loves to bake cookies.
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My gran tells great stories from her childhood.
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I'll call my gran to wish her happy birthday later.
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Whenever I'm sad, my gran gives the best hugs.
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Do you want to come over for tea at my gran's place?
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