NOUN

Großvater/ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/grandfather; grandpa

Großvater is a German noun that means grandfather or grandpa. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Großväter".

Definitions

1.the father of one of your parents(family)

a.male grandparent; father of one's father or mother

Mein Großvater erzählt oft Geschichten aus seiner Kindheit.My grandfather often tells stories from his childhood.

b.affectionate form: grandpa

Komm, Großvater, wir spielen zusammen im Garten!Come on, grandpa, let's play together in the garden!

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Großvaterdie Großväter
Genitivedes Großvatersder Großväter
Dativedem Großvaterden Großvätern
Accusativeden Großvaterdie Großväter

Frequently asked questions

What does "Großvater" mean in English?
"Großvater" means grandfather or grandpa. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Großvater"?
"Großvater" is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Großvater" der, die, or das?
"Großvater" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Großvater"?
The plural of "Großvater" is "Großväter".
What part of speech is "Großvater"?
"Großvater" is a noun in German.

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