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grandmother

/ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

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.

例文

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1

My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.

My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.

2

The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.

The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.

3

I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.

I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.

語族

名詞
grandmother
形容詞
grandmotherly
関連
grandparent
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.

クイックテスト

My father's mother is my ________.

正解!

正解は: grandmother

例文

1

My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.

everyday

My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.

2

The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.

formal

The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.

3

I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.

informal

I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.

4

Sociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.

academic

Sociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.

5

The employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.

business

The employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.

語族

名詞
grandmother
形容詞
grandmotherly
関連
grandparent

よく使う組み合わせ

maternal grandmother mother's mother
paternal grandmother father's mother
great-grandmother the mother of a grandparent
loving grandmother a kind and caring grandmother
grandmother's house the home where the grandmother lives

よく使うフレーズ

teach your grandmother to suck eggs

to give advice to someone who is more experienced than you

grandmother clock

a pendulum clock that is shorter than a grandfather clock

grandmother's pride

something or someone a grandmother is very proud of

よく混同される語

grandmother vs godmother

A grandmother is a biological relative, while a godmother is a woman chosen to sponsor a child's baptism or upbringing.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'grandmother' is the formal term. In daily conversation, native speakers almost always use nicknames like 'grandma', 'granny', or 'nana'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget that 'grandmother' is a countable noun and requires an article like 'a' or 'the', or a possessive like 'my'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.

📖

語源

Derived from Middle English 'grand-' (meaning great or large) and 'moder' (mother).

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: grandmothers Often used with possessive adjectives (my grandmother, his grandmother)
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, the grandmother is seen as a central figure who passes down traditions, stories, and family recipes.

クイックテスト

My father's mother is my ________.

正解!

正解は: grandmother

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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