noun
die Großmutter, ¨-
grandmother
Die Mutter des eigenen Vaters oder der eigenen Mutter.
The German word "Großmutter" is a noun that means "grandmother." It is a compound word made up of "groß" (large or great) and "Mutter" (mother). Hence, "Großmutter" literally translates to "great mother" or "grandmother."
Similar words in German include:
- "Oma" (Grandma - a more informal, affectionate term for grandmother)
- "Großmama" (Another term for Grandmother, though less common)
Differences between the words:
- "Großmutter" is the formal term for grandmother.
- "Oma" is the informal and more commonly used term in daily conversation and among family members, similar to "Grandma" in English.
- "Großmama" is rarely used and can feel outdated or overly formal.
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Examples
Meine Großmutter backt den besten Kuchen.noun
My grandmother bakes the best cake.
Die Großmutter liest ein Buch.noun
The grandmother reads a book.
Die Großmutter liest ein Buch im Garten.noun
The grandmother is reading a book in the garden.
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