Grossvater

derNoun

grandfather (Swiss spelling)

English translations

  1. 01

    Grandfather

  2. 02

    little grandfather

Word details

German meaning
Der Vater eines Elternteils.
English meaning
Grandfather
Synonym
Opa
German example
Mein Grossvater erzählt immer spannende Geschichten aus seiner Jugend.
English example
My grandfather always tells exciting stories from his youth.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Grossvater
Plural Form
die Grossväter

Example sentences with “Grossvater”

  1. Mein Grossvater erzählt gerne Geschichten. (My grandfather likes to tell stories.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Grossvater' standard German?

It is the standard spelling in Switzerland. In Germany and Austria, it is spelled 'Großvater'.