Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Großvater

Translation (Übersetzung) grandfather
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/
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Großvater is a masculine noun (der Großvater). It is a compound noun formed from 'groß' (big/great) and 'Vater' (father). In informal contexts, it is often shortened to 'Opa'. The plural is 'Großväter'. The 'ß' (sharp s) is used after long vowels and diphthongs, but in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 'ss' is used instead.

Großvater - German Nouns - Großvater Meaning - Großvater Translation - Großvater Nouns Examples

Großvater is a German Nouns

Learn Großvater meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Großvater is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Großvater Examples (Beispiele) in English

Großvater examples with English translations. See how to use Großvater in sentences. Großvater example sentences in English below.

Mein Großvater wohnt in Berlin.
My grandfather lives in Berlin.
Describing family location.
Der Großvater liest dem Enkel eine Geschichte vor.
The grandfather reads a story to the grandson.
Family interaction.
Großvater hat mir das Fahrrad repariert.
Grandfather repaired the bicycle for me.
Receiving help from a family member.
Wir feiern den Geburtstag von Großvater.
We are celebrating grandfather's birthday.
Family celebration.
Großvater erzählt oft von seiner Jugend.
Grandfather often tells stories from his youth.
Sharing past experiences.

Großvater Word Family - Großvater Related Words - Großvater Family Members

Großvater Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Großvater word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Großvater family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Großvater related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Großmutter
Meaning: grandmother
Example: Großvater und Großmutter sind zusammen im Garten.
Noun
Compound Element (Kompositionselement)
Vater
Meaning: father
Example: Großvater ist der Vater meines Vaters.
Noun
Informal Variant (Informelle Variante)
Opa
Meaning: grandpa
Example: Opa kommt heute zu Besuch.
Noun
Plural Form (Pluralform)
Großväter
Meaning: grandfathers
Example: Die Großväter spielen mit ihren Enkeln.
Noun

Großvater Usage - Großvater Collocations - Großvater Idioms - Großvater Synonyms - Großvater Antonyms

Großvater Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Großvater Collocations (Kollokationen)

Großvater collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Großvater word combinations and how to use Großvater with other words naturally.

mein Großvater
my grandfather
High frequency
Großvater erzählt
grandfather tells
Medium frequency
Großvater besuchen
to visit grandfather
High frequency
Großvater mütterlicherseits
maternal grandfather
Medium frequency
Großvater väterlicherseits
paternal grandfather
Medium frequency
Großvater und Großmutter
grandfather and grandmother
High frequency
Großvater im Ruhestand
grandfather in retirement
Low frequency
Großvater hilft
grandfather helps
Medium frequency

Großvater Idioms (Redewendungen)

Großvater idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Großvater with meanings and explanations. Master Großvater expressions used in everyday German.

Wie der Großvater, so der Enkel.
Like grandfather, like grandson.
A saying meaning that grandchildren often resemble their grandparents in behavior or character.
Das hat mein Großvater schon gesagt.
My grandfather already said that.
Used to indicate that something is old-fashioned or traditional wisdom.
Großvater erzählt vom Krieg.
Grandfather tells about the war.
A common phrase referring to older generations sharing historical experiences, often used metaphorically for recounting past events.

Großvater Synonyms (Synonyme)

Großvater synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Großvater and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Großvater similar words and their usage.

Opa
Meaning: grandpa
High similarity
Großpapa
Meaning: grandpapa
High similarity
Ahne
Meaning: ancestor
Medium similarity
Vorfahr
Meaning: forefather
Medium similarity
Altvater
Meaning: old father
Low similarity

Großvater Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Enkel
Meaning: grandson
Großmutter
Meaning: grandmother
Urenkel
Meaning: great-grandson

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Großvater Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Großvater semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Großvater. Explore Großvater related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Großvater contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Familie Enkel Generation Ahnen Verwandtschaft Ruhestand Weisheit Tradition

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