NOUN
Opa/ˈoːpa/grandpa; granddad; grandfather
Opa is a German noun that means grandpa, granddad, or grandfather. It is pronounced /ˈoːpa/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Opas".
Definitions
1.grandfather (informal, affectionate term for one's grandfather)(family)
a.used as a familiar term for one’s own grandfather
Mein Opa erzählt mir immer spannende Geschichten aus seiner Kindheit.—My grandpa always tells me exciting stories from his childhood.
b.used in general or when addressing a grandfather
Opa, kannst du mir bitte helfen?—Grandpa, can you help me please?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Opa | die Opas |
| Genitive | des Opas | der Opas |
| Dative | dem Opa | den Opas |
| Accusative | den Opa | die Opas |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Opa" mean in English?
- "Opa" means grandpa, granddad, or grandfather. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Opa"?
- "Opa" is pronounced /ˈoːpa/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Opa" der, die, or das?
- "Opa" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Opa"?
- The plural of "Opa" is "Opas".
- What part of speech is "Opa"?
- "Opa" is a noun in German.
