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grandparent

/ˈɡrændˌpɛərənt/

A grandparent is the parent of one's father or mother. It is a general term that refers to either a grandfather or a grandmother within a family structure.

أمثلة

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1

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

2

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

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My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
grandparent
صفة
grandparental
مرتبط
grandparenthood
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.

اختبار سريع

Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: grandparent

أمثلة

1

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

everyday

I visit my grandparent every Sunday afternoon to help with the garden.

2

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

formal

The policy allows for leave to care for an elderly grandparent in case of illness.

3

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

informal

My grandparent is actually really cool and knows a lot about video games.

4

Sociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.

academic

Sociological research suggests that the role of a grandparent varies significantly across different cultures.

5

Employees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.

business

Employees are eligible for bereavement benefits following the passing of a grandparent.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
grandparent
صفة
grandparental
مرتبط
grandparenthood

تلازمات شائعة

paternal grandparent The parent of one's father.
maternal grandparent The parent of one's mother.
loving grandparent A grandparent who shows a lot of affection.
doting grandparent A grandparent who is extremely fond of their grandchildren.
great-grandparent The parent of one's grandparent.

العبارات الشائعة

become a grandparent

To reach the life stage where one's child has a child.

grandparent rights

Legal rights regarding visitation or custody of grandchildren.

grandparent scam

A specific type of fraud targeting elderly people by posing as a relative in trouble.

يُخلط عادةً مع

grandparent vs godparent

A godparent is a chosen sponsor for a child (usually for religious reasons), while a grandparent is a biological relative.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'grandparent' as a gender-neutral term when you don't need to specify if the person is a grandmother or grandfather.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often forget that 'grandparents' is the plural form for both, while 'grandparent' refers to only one individual.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Grand' (large/great) plus 'Parent'. A grandparent is a 'great' parent in your family tree history.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Middle English use of 'grand' (from French 'grand' meaning large/great) combined with the word 'parent'.

أنماط نحوية

It is a countable noun (one grandparent, two grandparents). Usually preceded by a possessive adjective like 'my', 'his', or 'her'. The plural 'grandparents' refers to the pair collectively.
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السياق الثقافي

In many cultures, grandparents are highly respected and are often primary caregivers for their grandchildren.

اختبار سريع

Since my mother is busy at work, my ________ often picks me up from school.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: grandparent

مزيد من كلمات Family

mom

A1

A mom is a female parent who cares for and raises her children. It is a warm and informal name used to call or talk about one's mother.

daughter

A1

A daughter is a female child or person in relation to her parents. It refers to the biological or legal relationship of a girl or woman to her mother and father.

sibling

A1

A sibling is a brother or a sister. It is a general word used to describe people who have the same parents, regardless of their gender.

teenager

A1

A teenager is a young person between the ages of 13 and 19. This term is used to describe the period of life when a person is no longer a child but not yet a full adult.

husband

A1

A husband is a married man in relation to his spouse. It is a term used to describe a male partner in a marriage or a legally recognized union.

grandmother

A1

A grandmother is the mother of a person's father or mother. She is a female ancestor who is two generations older than the person.

grandson

A1

A grandson is the son of one's son or daughter. It is a term used to describe a male child in relation to his grandparents.

granddaughter

A1

A granddaughter is the daughter of a person's son or daughter. It describes the relationship between a female child and her grandparents.

grandchild

A1

A grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It represents the second generation of descendants after one's own children.

uncle

A1

An uncle is the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. It is a term used to describe a specific male relative within a family structure.

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