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"Grandson" in Hindi: पोता
पोताpota
Note: daughter's son: नाती (naati)
Grandson in Hindi is पोता (pota) for a son's son. A daughter's son is often नाती (naati). Both are masculine nouns.
Proud intro
यह मेरा पोता है, आरव।yah mera pota hai, Aarav.
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How to pronounce पोता
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PO-taa
/poːt̪ɑː/
Pota is PO-taa with a clear o and long aa. Soft p, dental t.
"Grandson" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| पोताpota | grandson (son's son) Headword default. | Headword default. |
| नातीnaati | daughter's son Other lineage term. | Other lineage term. |
| पोतेpote | grandsons; oblique Plural / postpositions. | Plural / postpositions. |
| छोटा पोताchhota pota | little grandson Affectionate. | Affectionate. |
How to use पोता in real life
- 1Proud intro
यह मेरा पोता है, आरव।
yah mera pota hai, Aarav.
This is my grandson, Aarav.
Classic family line.
- 2School pickup
पोता स्कूल से कब लौटेगा?
pota school se kab lauteega?
When will grandson come back from school?
Daily schedule.
- 3Phone call
दादा जी अपने पोता से रोज़ बात करते हैं।
dada ji apne pota se roz baat karte hain.
Grandpa talks to his grandson every day.
Warm habit.
Mistakes English speakers make with पोता
Incorrect: Using poti for a boy
Correct: Pota
Poti is granddaughter; pota is grandson.
Incorrect: Ignoring naati when the mother is a daughter
Correct: Naati for daughter's son; pota for son's son
Many families keep both terms.
Good to know
Grandparents beam when introducing a पोता at weddings and festivals. Photos, sweets, and blessings follow quickly. Some regions prefer naati strongly for a daughter's son — listen to the family and mirror their word.
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A neighbor asking about family
ChatPal
आपका पोता कितने साल का है?
aapka pota kitne saal ka hai?
How old is your grandson?
You
मेरा पोता सात साल का है।
mera pota saat saal ka hai.
My grandson is seven.
ChatPal
बहुत प्यारा उम्र है।
bahut pyaara umr hai.
Such a lovely age.
You
हाँ, पोता क्रिकेट भी खेलने लगा।
haan, pota cricket bhi khelne laga.
Yes — grandson has started playing cricket too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandson" in Hindi
Pota or naati?
Pota is son's son; naati is often daughter's son.
Granddaughter?
Poti (and naatin for daughter's daughter).
How do I introduce him?
Yah mera pota hai, plus the name.
Plural?
Pote.
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