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nani
maternal grandmother, grandmother
What does নানি mean?
নানি (nani) is a Bangla noun that means maternal grandmother, grandmother in English.
This kinship noun means "maternal grandmother" (mother's mother). In Bangladeshi families it is distinct from দাদি (dadi), which refers exclusively to a paternal grandmother. Learners should be mindful to accompany references to her with honorific verb endings to show appropriate cultural respect.
How do you say “maternal grandmother” in Bangla?
Say নানি, pronounced nani. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- নানি অনেক সুন্দর পিঠা বানান।nani onek shundor pitha banan.
Grandmother makes very nice pitha.
- নানি এখন কেমন আছেন?nani ekhon kemon achhen?
How is grandmother doing now?
- কাল নানি আমাদের গল্প শোনাবেন।kal nani amader golpo shonaben.
Tomorrow grandmother will tell us stories.
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