grandfather in German
grandfather in German is Großvater, Opa, Opi — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.
grandfather in German
Großvater
Opa
Opi
Großvater mütterlicherseits
Großvater väterlicherseits
Grossvater
What does "grandfather" mean?
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noun The father of one's mother or father.
"Her grandfather fought in the war as a young man."
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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 German?
"grandfather" in German is Großvater, Opa, Opi. 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 German, "grandfather" is Großvater, Opa, Opi.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "grandfather": Großvater, Opa, Opi, Großvater mütterlicherseits, Großvater väterlicherseits, Grossvater.
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