Expert: Samy Wahib - 4/19/2007

Question
QUESTION: My family is of Lebanese descent and I am trying to find the correct word used for grandfather(my mothers-father) as well as the spelling, in English. Thanks
ANSWER: The Grandfather = Al Jed = ÇáÌÏ
My Grandfather = Jeddi = ÌÏí

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QUESTION: I am told that there are 2 different words used, 1 for (my mothers-father) and 1 for (my fathers-father) is this correct? If so, what is the other? Also, I was told that Juddu is my fathers-father, is this correct? Thanx again.

Answer
No it is always Jeddi
I was in Lebanon many times and heard the Lebanese say:
Jeddi La Emmi = My grandfather from my mothers part.
Jeddi La Bayyi= My grandfather from my Fathers part.
Juddu = His Grandfather or in kids language meaning my grandfather.
samy