Punjabi · Family & People
ਦਾਦੀ
dadi
Grandmother (paternal)
Beginnernoun
Definition
Your father's mother; her pinnis and parathas are legend.
Example
ਦਾਦੀ ਦੇ ਪਰਾਠੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਸੁਆਦ।
Grandma's parathas are the tastiest.
Etymology
'ਦਾਦੀ' (dadi) comes from the same Sanskrit root as 'दादी' (dādī), meaning paternal grandmother. It conveys warmth and familial affection.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦਾਦੀ' is used in informal contexts when addressing or referring to grandmothers. It is recognized widely across Punjabi communities.