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दादा

dada

Grandfather (paternal)

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The father of your father.

Example

दादा जी को चाय पीना पसंद है।

Grandfather likes drinking tea.

Etymology

'दादा' (dada) originates from the Sanskrit term for paternal grandfather and has lent its form to several regional languages within India, emphasizing familial respect.

How & Where It’s Used

'दादा' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, reflecting a respectful title for grandfathers, especially in familial settings.

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