How do you call grandmother in Tamil?

There are different ways to call grandmother in Tamil, depending on the context and the specific relationship:

Formal:

* Paatti (பாட்டி): This is the most common and respectful way to address a grandmother.

* Aatchi (ஆச்சி): This is also a respectful term used for a grandmother.

Informal:

* Ammamma (அம்மாமா): This is used for maternal grandmother.

* Paatiyar (பாட்டியார்): This is used for paternal grandmother.

* Aathi (ஆத்தி): This is a familiar way to call a grandmother, particularly in some regions.

The choice of term often depends on the speaker's age, social status, and relationship with the grandmother.