grandmother
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.
예시
3 / 5My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.
빠른 퀴즈
My father's mother is my ________.
정답!
정답은: grandmother
예시
My grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
everydayMy grandmother visits us every Sunday for dinner.
The legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
formalThe legal document requires the signature of the maternal grandmother.
I love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
informalI love spending time at my grandma's house during the summer.
Sociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.
academicSociological research highlights the impact of the grandmother on household stability.
The employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.
businessThe employee requested a day off to care for his sick grandmother.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
A grandmother is a biological relative, while a godmother is a woman chosen to sponsor a child's baptism or upbringing.
사용 참고사항
The word 'grandmother' is the formal term. In daily conversation, native speakers almost always use nicknames like 'grandma', 'granny', or 'nana'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget that 'grandmother' is a countable noun and requires an article like 'a' or 'the', or a possessive like 'my'.
암기 팁
Think of 'Grand' (big/great) + 'Mother'. She is like a 'Great Mother' who started the family branch before your mom.
어원
Derived from Middle English 'grand-' (meaning great or large) and 'moder' (mother).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many cultures, the grandmother is seen as a central figure who passes down traditions, stories, and family recipes.
빠른 퀴즈
My father's mother is my ________.
정답!
정답은: grandmother
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
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Family 관련 단어
generation
A1A generation is a group of people who are born and live at about the same time, such as parents or children. It also describes the average period of time, about 20 to 30 years, between the birth of parents and their children.
marriage
A1Marriage is the legal or formal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. It usually involves a ceremony and a commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives.
married
A1The state of having a husband or a wife through a legal or formal ceremony. It describes a person who has entered into a marriage contract with another person.
single
A1A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner. It can also refer to an individual living alone or a status on official documents.
engaged
A1To be engaged means that two people have promised to marry each other. It describes the time between a couple's decision to wed and the actual wedding ceremony.
couple
A1A couple refers to two people who are married or in a romantic relationship. It can also be used to describe two things of the same kind that are joined or considered together.
relationship
A1A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel and behave toward each other. It describes the connection between people, such as friends, family members, or partners.
care
A1The process of providing for the needs, health, and protection of someone or something. In a family context, it refers to the attention and support given to children, parents, or other relatives.
respect
A1A feeling of admiration for someone because of their good qualities or status. In a family, it means treating parents and siblings with kindness and listening to their opinions.
home
A1A home is the place where a person or a family lives and feels they belong. It is often used to describe both the physical building and the emotional sense of comfort and safety associated with it.
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