granny in German
granny in German is Omi, Oma, Großmutti — granny means an informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
granny in German
Omi
(colloquial) A grandmother.
Oma
(colloquial) A grandmother.
Großmutti
(colloquial) A grandmother.
Alte
(colloquial) Any elderly woman, regardless of if she has grandchildren.
What does "granny" mean?
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noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
"Granny knits a new scarf every winter."
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adj Old-fashioned in style, especially clothing associated with elderly women.
"She wore a pair of granny glasses she found at a vintage shop."
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granny in a sentence
- Granny knits a new scarf every winter.
- She wore a pair of granny glasses she found at a vintage shop.
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What is "granny" in German?
"granny" in German is Omi, Oma, Großmutti. granny means: An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
How do you use "granny" in a sentence?
Example: "Granny knits a new scarf every winter." In German, "granny" is Omi, Oma, Großmutti.
Are there other ways to say "granny" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "granny": Omi, Oma, Großmutti, Alte.
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