Forms of Address
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Dear Reader,
Throughout the book, the following forms of address will be used, when referring/addressing/speaking to characters.
Mumma - Priya’s Mother
Papa - Priya’s Father
Mamu - Maternal Uncle
Chachu & Tayu - Paternal Uncles
Mami - Maternal Aunty
Chachi & Tayi - Paternal Aunty’s
Paji - Older Brother
Didi/Di - Older Sister
Nani - Maternal Grandmother
Nana - Paternal Grandmother
Sohna munda - Beautiful Boy
Sohni kudi - Beautiful Girl
Mera Bacha – My Child
Female Teacher – Madam/Mam
Male Teacher – Sir
Ae Kudie – Hey Girl
Waheghuru ji – Sikh God
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This list of forms of address will be updated each time a new form of address is used.
Priya requested that this story respectfully incorporates all parts of her identity, and I agree - - - adding her native tongue gives an additional level of intimacy and realism to each chapter.
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- Writer
