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mẹ già
/mɛ̂ ɟà/
grandmother
Mẹ già của tôi rất yêu quý con cháu.
My grandmother loves her grandchildren very much.
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A grandmother, specifically the mother of one's parent, often used to refer to an elderly woman in a respectful or familial context.
Mẹ già đã kể cho chúng tôi nghe những câu chuyện khi còn trẻ.
Grandmother told us stories from her youth.
This term is commonly used to address or refer to one's grandmother or an elderly woman in a respectful manner.
Collocations
mẹ già ơigrandmanhà mẹ giàgrandmother's house
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Respectful Address
When addressing an elderly woman, 'mẹ già' is a respectful and affectionate term, similar to 'grandma' in English.
Word Origin
Composed of 'mẹ' (mother) and 'già' (old), literally meaning 'old mother,' which has evolved to specifically refer to a grandmother.
Usage Notes
While 'mẹ già' can mean any elderly woman, it is most commonly used to refer to one's own grandmother. In some contexts, it may also be used respectfully for any elderly woman.
Word Breakdown
mẹ
mother
rootgià
old
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