Großvater
grandfather
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/
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Cultural Note
Like Großmutter, the formal Großvater is rarely used in everyday speech. Children say 'Opa,' and in southern Germany and Austria, 'Opi' or regional variants are common.
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Großvater war im Krieg.
My grandfather was in the war.
Der Großvater geht gern mit den Enkeln spazieren.
The grandfather likes to go for walks with the grandchildren.