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grandfather in Indonesian

grandfather in Indonesian is kakek, engkong — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.

grandfather in Indonesian

kakek
noun
engkong
noun

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 Indonesian?
"grandfather" in Indonesian is kakek, engkong. 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 Indonesian, "grandfather" is kakek, engkong.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Indonesian?
Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "grandfather": kakek, engkong.
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