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Daada in English: Grandfather (दादा)
Grandfather
Hindi (Devanagari)
दादा
Hindi (English letters)
daada
दादा (daada) can be expressed as “Grandfather” in English. For example: “This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.”
“daada” kehna ho, to English mein “Grandfather” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Family photo
This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
यह मेरे दादा हैं, दिल्ली में रहते हैं।
yah mere daada hain, Dilli mein rahte hain.
How to pronounce “Grandfather”
Say it in English
GRAND-fah-ther
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Grandfather: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather | दादा daada The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi. | यह मेरे दादा हैं, दिल्ली में रहते हैं। yah mere daada hain, Dilli mein rahte hain. Family photo | Family photo |
| Grandfather, happy Diwali! | दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ! daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen! Festival call | Festival call |
“Grandfather” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Grandfather” in English sentences
1. Family photo
This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
यह मेरे दादा हैं, दिल्ली में रहते हैं।
yah mere daada hain, Dilli mein rahte hain.
2. Festival call
Grandfather, happy Diwali!
दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ!
daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen!
3. Explaining both sides
Maternal grandpa is in the village, paternal grandpa in the city.
नाना गाँव में हैं, दादा शहर में।
naana gaanv mein hain, daada shahar mein.
Common mistakes with “Grandfather”
Instead of
This are my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
Say this
This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This is mine grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
Say this
This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Introducing your grandfather to a classmate
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are these your grandfather?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या यह आपके दादा जी हैं?
kya yah aapke daada ji hain?
You
Yes, my grandfather — his name is Ramlal.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मेरे दादा हैं, नाम रामलाल है।
haan, mere daada hain, naam Raamlal hai.
Partner
Hello, grandfather! How are you?
Show Hindi meaning
दादा जी, नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं?
daada ji, namaste! aap kaise hain?
You
He says grandfather goes to the park in the morning.
Show Hindi meaning
वे कहते हैं कि दादा सुबह पार्क जाते हैं।
ve kahte hain ki daada subah park jaate hain.
Your turn: use “Grandfather”
Say this in English: दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ! (daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen!)
Reveal sample answer
Grandfather, happy Diwali!
दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ!
daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen!
Compare your word order with “Grandfather, happy Diwali!” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Grandfather” in English
Daada ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दादा (daada) can be expressed as “Grandfather” in English. For example: “This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.”
What does “Grandfather” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Grandfather” means दादा (daada). The sentence “This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Grandfather” in a sentence?
Grandfather, happy Diwali! Hindi meaning: दादा जी, दीwali की शुभकामनाएँ! (daada ji, Diwali ki shubhkaamnaayen!). “Grandfather” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This is my grandfather; he lives in Delhi.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Grandfather”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
