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grandfather in Dutch

grandfather in Dutch is grootvader, opa, bompa — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.

grandfather in Dutch

grootvader
noun
opa
noun
bompa
noun
voorvader
noun
(by extension) A male forefather.
grootvader
noun
(by extension) A male forefather.

What does "grandfather" mean?

  1. noun The father of one's mother or father.
    "Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man."
  2. verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
    "Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules."
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grandfather in a sentence

  • Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man.
  • Existing tenants were grandfathered in under the old rent rules.

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What is "grandfather" in Dutch?

"grandfather" in Dutch is grootvader, opa, bompa. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.

How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man." In Dutch, "grandfather" is grootvader, opa, bompa.

Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "grandfather": grootvader, opa, bompa, voorvader.

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