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papi

grandpa

noun pah-PEE Rare

Also means

granddad

Usage Note

Papi is the affectionate, informal word children use for their grandfather, equivalent to 'grandpa' or 'granddad'. The matching word for grandmother is mamie. In some regions papy (alternative spelling) is equally common.

Examples

"Papi nous a raconté une histoire."

Natural Translation

Grandpa told us a story.

Literal Translation

Grandpa us has told a story.

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