Finnish · Family & People
Isoäiti
Grandmother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mother of your parent.
Example
Isoäiti leipoo pullaa sunnuntaisin.
Grandma bakes buns on Sundays.
Etymology
'Isoäiti', like 'isoisä', combines 'iso' with 'äiti', meaning mother, to signify 'grandmother.' This term has been preserved in Finnish, carrying connotations of care and ancestry.
How & Where It’s Used
'Isoäiti' is commonly used in familial discussions in both spoken and written forms throughout Finland, encompassing both formal and informal registers.