NOUN
derGroßvater/ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/grandfather; grandpa
Großvater is a German noun that means grandfather or grandpa. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Großväter".
Definitions
1.the father of one of your parents(family)
a.male grandparent; father of one's father or mother
Mein Großvater erzählt oft Geschichten aus seiner Kindheit.—My grandfather often tells stories from his childhood.
b.affectionate form: grandpa
Komm, Großvater, wir spielen zusammen im Garten!—Come on, grandpa, let's play together in the garden!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Großvater | die Großväter |
| Genitive | des Großvaters | der Großväter |
| Dative | dem Großvater | den Großvätern |
| Accusative | den Großvater | die Großväter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Großvater" mean in English?
- "Großvater" means grandfather or grandpa. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Großvater"?
- "Großvater" is pronounced /ˈɡʁoːsˌfaːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Großvater" der, die, or das?
- "Großvater" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Großvater"?
- The plural of "Großvater" is "Großväter".
- What part of speech is "Großvater"?
- "Großvater" is a noun in German.
