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How do you say grandfather in Punjabi?

There are a few ways to say "grandfather" in Punjabi, depending on the specific relationship and context:

Formal:

* ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ (Dada Ji): This is the most common and respectful way to address a grandfather. It is often used for the father's father.

* ਨਾਨਾ ਜੀ (Nana Ji): This is also respectful and is used for the mother's father.

Informal:

* ਦਾਦਾ (Dada): A more casual way to address your grandfather, used for the father's father.

* ਨਾਨਾ (Nana): A more casual way to address your grandfather, used for the mother's father.

* ਜੱਦਾ (Jadda): This is another informal term for grandfather, but it's less common than "Dada" or "Nana."

* ਪੁਰਾਣਾ (Puraana): This literally means "old one" and is sometimes used to refer to a grandfather, but it can also be used for any elderly person.

The choice of term depends on the speaker's relationship with the grandfather and the context of the conversation.

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