der Großvater

Plural: die Großväter
Based on: groß, Vater
Goethe A1 Noun #1472 Noun
1.

the grandfather

Opposite: Großmutter
(Sounds super stiff. Opa is the way to go.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Großvater' have?

Großvater has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the grandfather.

What is the gender of 'Großvater'?

der

What is the plural of 'Großvater'?

die Großväter

What is 'Großvater' related to?

The word 'Großvater' is related to groß and Vater.

Where can I learn more about 'Großvater'?

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