Armenian phrase guide
How to say “grandmother” in Armenian
Տատիկ
- Romanization:
- Tatik
Literally: “granny”
“Grandmother” in Armenian is Տատիկ (Tatik).
Other ways to say it
- Also usedՏատTatgran
- Formal / politeՄեծ մայրMets mayrgrandmother (formal)
In a conversation
- Tatikə tann e?Տատիկը տա՞նն է։Is Grandma home?
- Ayo, khohanots'um e.Այո, խոհանոցում է։Yes, she's in the kitchen.
When to use it
Տատիկ is what grandchildren say; Մեծ մայր (“great mother”) is the formal term.
The letters in Տատիկ
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Questions
How do you say “grandmother” in Armenian?
You say Տատիկ, pronounced Tatik. Word for word it means “granny”.
What is the formal way to say “grandmother” in Armenian?
Use Մեծ մայր () with strangers, older people and anyone you would address formally.
How do you write Տատիկ?
In the Armenian alphabet it is written Տատիկ. Each of its letters has its own page on Haylingua, with audio and how to write it.
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