Persian · Family & People
مادربزرگ
mādarbozorg
Grandmother
Beginnernoun
Definition
Grandmother — literally great mother.
Example
مادربزرگم قصههای قشنگی میگوید.
My grandmother tells lovely stories.
Etymology
'مادربزرگ' (mādarbozorg), meaning 'grandmother', combines 'مادر' (mother) with 'بزرگ' (big/elder), reflecting cultural respect for elders within families.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is used primarily in informal contexts, often in spoken language, and conveys affection and respect across generations. It is fairly consistent in usage across dialects.