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Daada-daadi in English: Grandparents (दादा-दादी)
Grandparents
Hindi (Devanagari)
दादा-दादी
Hindi (English letters)
daada-daadi
दादा-दादी (daada-daadi) can be expressed as “Grandparents” in English. For example: “These are my grandparents (dad's side).”
“daada-daadi” kehna ho, to English mein “Grandparents” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Family intro
These are my grandparents (dad's side).
ये मेरे दादा-दादी हैं।
ye mere daada-daadi hain.
How to pronounce “Grandparents”
Say it in English
GRAND-pe-ruhnts
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.
Grandparents: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Grandparents | दादा-दादी daada-daadi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| These are my grandparents (dad's side). | ये मेरे दादा-दादी हैं। ye mere daada-daadi hain. Family intro | Family intro |
| On Diwali we go to grandparents' house. | दिवाली पर दादा-दादी के घर जाते हैं। Diwali par daada-daadi ke ghar jaate hain. Festival visit | Festival visit |
“Grandparents” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my grandparents (dad's side).” 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 “Grandparents” in English sentences
1. Family intro
These are my grandparents (dad's side).
ये मेरे दादा-दादी हैं।
ye mere daada-daadi hain.
2. Festival visit
On Diwali we go to grandparents' house.
दिवाली पर दादा-दादी के घर जाते हैं।
Diwali par daada-daadi ke ghar jaate hain.
3. Phone call
I talk to my grandparents every day.
दादा-दादी से रोज़ बात करता हूँ।
daada-daadi se roz baat karta hoon.
Common mistakes with “Grandparents”
Instead of
These are mine grandparents (dad's side).
Say this
These are my grandparents (dad's side).
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
These is my grandparents (dad's side).
Say this
These are my grandparents (dad's side).
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Showing a family photo
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who are these elders?
Show Hindi meaning
ये बुज़ुर्ग कौन हैं?
ye buzurg kaun hain?
You
My grandparents.
Show Hindi meaning
मेरे दादा-दादी।
mere daada-daadi.
Partner
Father's side?
Show Hindi meaning
पिताजी की तरफ़?
pitaji ki taraf?
You
Yes — paternal grandparents; maternal are separate.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — दादा-दादी, नाना-नानी अलग।
haan — daada-daadi, naana-naani alag.
Your turn: use “Grandparents”
Say this in English: दिवाली पर दादा-दादी के घर जाते हैं। (Diwali par daada-daadi ke ghar jaate hain.)
Reveal sample answer
On Diwali we go to grandparents' house.
दिवाली पर दादा-दादी के घर जाते हैं।
Diwali par daada-daadi ke ghar jaate hain.
Compare your word order with “On Diwali we go to grandparents' house.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Grandparents” in English
Daada-daadi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दादा-दादी (daada-daadi) can be expressed as “Grandparents” in English. For example: “These are my grandparents (dad's side).”
What does “Grandparents” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Grandparents” means दादा-दादी (daada-daadi). The sentence “These are my grandparents (dad's side).” shows it in context.
How do I use “Grandparents” in a sentence?
On Diwali we go to grandparents' house. Hindi meaning: दिवाली पर दादा-दादी के घर जाते हैं। (Diwali par daada-daadi ke ghar jaate hain.). “Grandparents” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “These are my grandparents (dad's side).” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Grandparents”?
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.
