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nana
maternal grandfather, grandfather
What does নানা mean?
নানা (nana) is a Bangla noun that means maternal grandfather, grandfather in English.
This kinship term refers specifically to one's maternal grandfather (mother's father). Bangladeshi kinship terminology strictly distinguishes maternal and paternal lines, so paternal grandfathers are called দাদা (dada). As an elder family member, he is always spoken of with respectful third-person verb forms ending in -েন (-en).
How do you say “maternal grandfather” in Bangla?
Say নানা, pronounced nana. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- আমার নানা খুব মজার মানুষ।amar nana khub mojar manush.
My maternal grandfather is a very fun person.
- নানা কি চা খেতে চান?nana ki cha khete chan?
Does grandfather want to drink tea?
- কাল নানা আমাদের বাসায় আসবেন।kal nana amader bashay ashben.
Tomorrow maternal grandfather will come to our house.
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