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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Opadie Opas
Genitivedes Opasder Opas
Dativedem Opaden Opas
Accusativeden Opadie 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.

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