How to say “Grandpa” in Taiwanese

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

The standard word for grandpa across Taiwan, on either side of the family. Like 阿媽, it survives in otherwise Mandarin-speaking households.

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