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How do you call granddaughter in Malayalam?

In Malayalam, there are several ways to call a granddaughter, depending on the context and the speaker's relationship with the granddaughter:

Formal:

* മ孫 (maanu): This is the most formal and respectful term for granddaughter. It is often used by older people or when addressing a granddaughter in a formal setting.

Informal:

* പേര് (pēr): This simply means "name" and is used by people who are close to the granddaughter, like parents, siblings, and close relatives. You would use the granddaughter's name instead of "pēr".

* കുട്ടി (kutți): This means "child" and is a common term of endearment for young children, including granddaughters.

* മോള്‍ (mōl): This means "daughter" and is used by grandparents who are close to their granddaughter and treat her like their own daughter.

* കുഞ്ഞു (kuññu): This means "little one" and is a very affectionate term used for young children.

Other terms:

* പെണ്കുട്ടി (peṇkuṭṭi): This means "girl" and can be used to refer to a granddaughter, although it's less common than the other terms.

* മകള്‍ (makal): This means "daughter" and can be used by grandparents to refer to their granddaughter, especially if they have a very close bond with her.

The best term to use will depend on the specific situation and the relationship between the speaker and the granddaughter.

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