Großeltern
grandparents
Beginner Noun
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡʁoːsˌɛltɐn/
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Cultural Note
In German, grandparents are addressed with regional variations: Oma/Opa (most common), Großmama/Großpapa (formal), or Omi/Opi (affectionate). Many German grandparents play an active role in childcare.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Großeltern leben auf dem Land.
My grandparents live in the countryside.
Wir besuchen unsere Großeltern jeden Sonntag.
We visit our grandparents every Sunday.