Telugu · Family & People
tatayya
Grandfather
The father of your parent.
తాతయ్య కథలు చెబుతారు.
Grandpa tells stories.
'తాతయ్య' (tatayya) is derived from the Proto-Dravidian term *tātā, meaning 'grandfather.' This word signifies the respect accorded to elder generations.
'తాతయ్య' (tatayya) is often used in informal family contexts to refer to grandfathers, mainly in spoken vernacular. Regional dialects may affect its usage.