Or if that’s too complicated for you, just stick to Gumbu or Babi depending on which grandma you’re naming! So, ‘Gumbudir’ means ‘mother’s mother and grandchild’, among native speakers these reciprocal terms are frequently used with the grandchild and grandparent calling each other Gumbudir or Babidir. Interestingly, these terms also have a reciprocal system, which means that there is a special term that means ‘grandparent and grandchild’ which is formed by using the affix -dir. In Dyirbal ‘Gumbu’ is the name for the grandma on the mother’s side, while ‘Babi’ is the name for the father’s mother.
It has long been of interest to linguists because of its complex grammatical structure and kinship terms system. The more formal term in French is Grandmére.ĭyirbal is a native Aboriginal language from Australia. This sweet nickname is commonly used by grandchildren in France and in some French-speaking countries. They come from both well-known languages and perhaps a few that you might not have heard of!Įxamples of International Nicknames for Grandma If you’re looking for a nickname that’s outside the box and has an international flavor why not choose one of these fun nicknames for your grandma. Grandmama International Nicknames for GrandmaĪll languages feature what linguists call ‘kinship terms’ and names for grandmothers, as an important part of a family grouping, are always featured.Starting off with the basics, these are a few examples of the standard nicknames for grandmothers in English, maybe if your grandma is a bit traditional she will appreciate ones of these classic nicknames which are all derived from ‘grandmother’. Slang / Insulting Nicknames for Grandma Traditional Nicknames for Grandma.
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