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grandfather

/ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

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.

예시

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1

My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.

My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.

2

The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.

The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.

3

Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?

Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?

어휘 가족

명사
grandfather
Verb
grandfather
형용사
grandfatherly
관련
grandparenthood
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.

빠른 퀴즈

My father's father is my _______.

정답!

정답은: grandfather

예시

1

My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.

everyday

My grandfather takes a walk in the park every morning.

2

The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.

formal

The estate was originally purchased by the defendant's grandfather in 1920.

3

Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?

informal

Hey Grandpa, do you want some more tea?

4

Research indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.

academic

Research indicates that the paternal grandfather's health can impact subsequent generations.

5

He inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.

business

He inherited the family business from his grandfather, who started it as a small shop.

어휘 가족

명사
grandfather
Verb
grandfather
형용사
grandfatherly
관련
grandparenthood

자주 쓰는 조합

paternal grandfather father's father
maternal grandfather mother's father
great-grandfather father of a grandfather
grandfather clock a tall pendulum clock
doting grandfather a very loving grandfather

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

grandfather vs grandson

A grandfather is the older ancestor, while a grandson is the younger male descendant.

grandfather vs grandmother

A grandfather is male, whereas a grandmother is female.

📝

사용 참고사항

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).

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'grand' (big or important) 'father'. He is the father of your parent, making him the big father of the family.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English 'grauntfader', a combination of the French 'grand' (great) and English 'father'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: grandfathers Can be used as a title (e.g., Grandfather Smith)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, grandfathers are often depicted as storytellers and links to family history.

빠른 퀴즈

My father's father is my _______.

정답!

정답은: grandfather

Family 관련 단어

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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