NOUN

Großeltern/ˈɡʁoːsˌʔɛltɐn/grandparents

Großeltern is a German noun that means grandparents. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌʔɛltɐn/.

Definitions

1.the parents of one's mother or father; grandparents(family)

a.both the grandmother and grandfather together

Meine Großeltern wohnen auf dem Land.—My grandparents live in the countryside.

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Großeltern
Genitive—der Großeltern
Dative—den Großeltern
Accusative—die Großeltern

Frequently asked questions

What does "Großeltern" mean in English?
"Großeltern" means grandparents. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Großeltern"?
"Großeltern" is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌʔɛltɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Großeltern"?
The plural of "Großeltern" is "Großeltern".
What part of speech is "Großeltern"?
"Großeltern" is a noun in German.

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