Turkish · Family & People
Büyükanne
Grandmother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mother of one's parent.
Example
Büyükannem harika börek yapar.
My grandmother makes wonderful börek.
Etymology
'Büyükanne' merges 'büyük' (big or elder) and 'anne' (mother), signifying 'big mother,' which denotes the family hierarchy.
How & Where It’s Used
'Büyükanne' is common in informal settings and among family members but is less frequently used in formal contexts. It varies slightly in usage regionally.