Cool MateMeaning of Grandfather
the father of your father or mother
In simple words: The father of your parent.
Grandfather in a sentence
- The firm had been founded by his grandfather.
How to use Grandfather
Use 'grandfather' when referring to your parent's father in a familial context. It is neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in contexts that do not relate to family.
Grammar pattern
noun + 's' for possessive
Memory hint
Think of a 'grand' old man with a big smile telling stories.
Related words
Collocations with Grandfather
- maternal grandfather
- paternal grandfather
- great-grandfather
Synonyms for Grandfather
- granddad
- grampa
- paternal ancestor
Opposites of Grandfather
- grandchild
- descendant
Common mistakes with Grandfather
- Mixing up 'grandfather' with 'father' or 'grandparent'.
- Using 'grandfather' for female relatives (should use 'grandmother').
Grandfather appears in
Grandfather in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جد
أب أحد والديك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দাদু
তোমার বাবা-মায়ের বাবা।
- GermanDeutsch
Großvater
Der Vater deiner Eltern.
- SpanishEspañol
Abuelo
El padre de tu progenitor.
- Persianفارسی
پدربزرگ
پدرِ پدر یا مادرت.
- FrenchFrançais
Grand-père
Le père de ton parent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दादा/नाना
आपके माता-पिता के पिता।
- ItalianItaliano
Nonno
Il papà di uno dei tuoi genitori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Avô
O pai dos seus pais.
- RussianРусский
Дедушка
Отец твоего родителя.
- Urduاردو
دادا
والدِ والدین
- Chinese中文
祖父
你父母的父亲。
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Frequently asked questions about Grandfather
What does Grandfather mean?
The father of your parent.
What is the definition of Grandfather?
the father of your father or mother
How do you use Grandfather in a sentence?
The firm had been founded by his grandfather.
What are synonyms for Grandfather?
Common alternatives include granddad, grampa, paternal ancestor.
What is the opposite of Grandfather?
Opposite meanings include grandchild, descendant.
What words go with Grandfather?
It commonly pairs with maternal grandfather, paternal grandfather, great-grandfather.
What are common mistakes when using Grandfather?
Mixing up 'grandfather' with 'father' or 'grandparent'. Using 'grandfather' for female relatives (should use 'grandmother').
How do you pronounce Grandfather?
US: /["/ˈɡrænfɑːðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡrænfɑːðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grandfather?
Use 'grandfather' when referring to your parent's father in a familial context. It is neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in contexts that do not relate to family.
What CEFR level is Grandfather?
"Grandfather" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.