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پدربزرگ

pedarbozorg

Grandfather

Beginnernoun

Definition

Grandfather — literally great father.

Example

پدربزرگم در باغ کار می‌کند.

My grandfather works in the garden.

Etymology

'پدربزرگ' (pedarbozorg), meaning 'grandfather', similarly combines 'پدر' (father) with 'بزرگ', indicating esteem for ancestors and elders in Persian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'پدربزرگ' is often used in informal and familial settings and is recognized universally across different regions of Iran.

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