How to say “Grandma” in Taiwanese

“Grandma” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 阿媽, romanized as a-má in Tâi-lô and A-má in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

Used for grandmothers on both sides of the family. The word survives even in Mandarin-speaking households across Taiwan, where grandma is still 阿嬤. Mind the tone: a-má (grandma) is not a-bú (mom).

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