Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Grandpa!?

Let's see - let me try this new moniker on for size. Nah...it doesn't feel quite right. Maybe if I use another language, it will feel better. How about German "Grossvater?" Well, the word 'gross' is about right, but it's still not me. How about "babu" which is grandfather in Swahili? It's a little goofy sounding.

Here are a few more to consider:


Dutch - Grootvader

Yikes! Sounds like a creature in a horror movie.

Italian - Nonno

No! No! on Nonno!

Portugese - Avo

A little too terse, lacks a bit of nobility that the title deserves.

French - Grand-père

I love the fruit, but I'd hardly want to be called it by name.


After having seen my new grandson yesterday, I've come to realize that I'll be honor to be called whatever comes out of his mouth. (Just don't ask him after he's been burped!)
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:08 AM

    Try the Norwegian one - Bestefar - pronounced Bestor (well almost) - far!

    It means Best father. :)

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  2. Anna11:58 PM

    Congratulations on being a grampie. ;)

    I know you've already had the chance to get used to it for a little over 2 years now, and I'm sure you make a great grampie ;), I just wanted to add a few suggestions, even if the boy can already speak and the name has already been chosen (usually by the parents).

    My dad is called Opa ("Oh pa") and the other grandpa is called poekie ("pookee"). We called our grandfather (well, one was grootva, but he died before I was born) petere, or pepe for short. I'm sure you felt like pepe le pue on several occasions when diapers needed changing. ;)

    Hope the little one is doing well and that you're enjoying his first steps around the house and in verbal communication.

    Hugs,
    Anna

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