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What are some Greek Terms of Endearment?
Common phrases used in Greek for an object of affection are: αγάπη μου (agApi mou – my love), αγαπούλα μου (agapOUla mou – my little love) καρδιά μου (kardiA mou), μωρό μου (morO mou – my baby), μωράκι μου (morAki mou – my little baby), άγγελέ μου (AnghelE mou – my angel)…
What should my grandkids call me?
The most common pairings are Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Papa, and their variations. A few alternatives for Grandma include Grammy, Gamma, G-Ma, Granny, and Nanna. Grandfather may be shortened to Grampa, Gramps, G-Pa, Poppy or Pops. But tradition isn’t for everyone.
What does Gigi mean for grandmother?
Another popular subset of unique names are those that are derived from the (most often) grandmother’s first name. So Gabby McCree is Gigi. “It’s an abbreviation for ‘Grandma Gabby’ and also my initials growing up,” she says. (Her husband, Don, went with Pop Pop.) “It’s more fun than Grandma,” she says.
What do you call a Greek Grandma?
The most commonly used Greek term for grandmother is yia-yia, sometimes rendered as ya-ya. These may also be spelled as separate words: yia yia and ya ya — or without the hyphen — yiayia and yaya. These are, of course, phonetic or Americanized spelling since the Greek language uses a different alphabet from English.
How do Grandma’s use terms of endearment?
When it comes to terms of endearment for a grandma, there aren’t any rules. Sometimes grandmas try to choose how their grandkids will refer to them. But you don’t always get to choose. When a chubby-cheeked toddler calls you “Nana,” your preference for “Gram” will fly right out the window.
How do you use endearment in Ancient Greek?
Endearment in both modern and ancient Greek varies by occasion and person. Take your pick of an epithet and use it so long as it is suitable to her attributes and personality. Some people may say “Paramuthoula” (παραμυθούλα) for example because she tells you many stories.
What do you call a grandmother in the US?
No matter how you spell it, “Grammy” is a popular term of endearment for American grandmothers. 8. Nana “Nana” is a sweet-sounding term for a grandma. (Maybe it seems sweet because it is also how toddlers say “banana.”) 9. Meemaw “Meemaw” is a term more common for “grandmother” in the southern part of the U.S.
How do you say “grandparents” in Greek?
You get “manoula, mpampaka, papouli, giagiaka, adelfoula/adelfouli, thitsa” i.e. little: mother, father, grandfather, grandmother, sister/brother, aunt etc. You see endings vary so if you’re thinking of a particular situation just ask away.