der Großvater, ¨-
grandfather
Der Vater von der Mutter oder von dem Vater einer Person.
The German word "Großvater" is a noun that means "grandfather". It is a compound word made up of "groß" (big or great) and "Vater" (father). Similar words in German include "Opa" (a colloquial term for grandfather) and "Ahne" (ancestor, though it can be more general and not just refer to a grandfather).
Difference:
- "Großvater" is the formal way to refer to one's grandfather.
- "Opa" is more informal and affectionate, often used by children or in casual conversation.
- "Ahne" is more general and might be used in a historical or genealogical context, not specifically for one's grandfather.
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Examples
Der Großvater geht oft spazieren.noun
The grandfather often goes for walks.
Unser Großvater liest die Zeitung.noun
Our grandfather reads the newspaper.
Unser Großvater geht jeden Morgen spazieren.noun
Our grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
Der Großvater liest gerne Zeitung.noun
The grandfather likes to read the newspaper.
Mein Großvater kocht eine Suppe.noun
My grandfather is cooking soup.
Gestern besuchte ich meinen Großvater.noun
Yesterday I visited my grandfather.
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