This is the 3979th most frequent Turkish word.
dede
Grandfather.
In this sentence, 'dede' is used in reference to a biological grandfather, showcasing a personal and family-oriented usage of the word.
Dede beni küçükken masallarla uyuturdu.
My grandfather used to put me to sleep with stories when I was little.
Here, 'dede' is used metaphorically, referencing an elder in society who is respected and considered wise.
Halk arasında dede her zaman bilge bir kişi olarak anılır.
Among people, a dede is always considered a wise person.
In this context, 'dede' describes an elderly man with the presumption of age and respect, not necessarily one's biological grandfather.