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grandfather in Danish

grandfather in Danish is bedstefar, bedstefader, forfader — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.

grandfather in Danish

bedstefar
noun
bedstefader
noun
forfader
noun
(by extension) A male forefather.

What does "grandfather" mean?

  1. noun The father of one's mother or father.
    "My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six."
  2. verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
    "The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs."
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grandfather in a sentence

  • My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six.
  • The old clock once belonged to his grandfather on his mother's side.
  • The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs.
  • Drivers who already held licences were grandfathered under the previous rules.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grandfather" in Danish?
"grandfather" in Danish is bedstefar, bedstefader, forfader. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.
How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six." In Danish, "grandfather" is bedstefar, bedstefader, forfader.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "grandfather": bedstefar, bedstefader, forfader.
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