grandfather
A grandfather is the father of a person's father or mother. It is a term used to describe the male parent of one's own parent within a family tree.
Beispiele
3 von 5My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.
Schnelles Quiz
My father's father is my _______.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: grandfather
Beispiele
My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
everydayMy grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.
The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
formalThe estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.
Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
informalHey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?
Research indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.
academicResearch indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.
He inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.
businessHe inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
grandfather clause
a provision in which an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations
grandfathered in
allowed to continue under old rules
grandfather clock
a tall, floor-standing pendulum clock
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A grandfather is the older ancestor, while a grandson is the younger male descendant.
A grandfather is male, whereas a grandmother is female.
Nutzungshinweise
In casual settings, it is very common to use 'grandpa' or 'grandad' instead of the full word. 'Grandfather' can also be used as a verb in legal contexts (to grandfather someone in).
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes forget the 'd' in the middle of the word because it is often silent in fast speech. Another mistake is using 'grandfather' for both male and female grandparents.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Middle English 'grauntfader', a combination of the French 'grand' (great) and English 'father'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, grandfathers are often depicted as storytellers and links to family history.
Schnelles Quiz
My father's father is my _______.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: grandfather
Ähnliche Regeln
Verwandtes Vokabular
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grandparent
A1A 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.
grandson
A1A 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
A1A granddaughter is the daughter of a person's son or daughter. It describes the relationship between a female child and her grandparents.
grandchild
A1A grandchild is the child of one's son or daughter. It represents the second generation of descendants after one's own children.
uncle
A1An 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.
niece
A1A niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. It also refers to the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister.
descendant
A1A descendant is a person who comes from a specific ancestor or family line. It refers to someone who is the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a person from the past.
wedding
A1A wedding is a formal ceremony where two people are legally joined in marriage. It usually includes a party called a reception for family and friends to celebrate the new couple.
divorced
A1A status describing a person who was previously married but has legally ended their marriage. It is the state of being no longer joined to a spouse by law.
spouse
A1A spouse is a person someone is married to. It is a general word that can mean either a husband or a wife regardless of gender.
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