Cool MateMeaning of Grandmother
In simple words: The mother of your mother or father.
Grandmother in a sentence
- I always loved going to visit my grandmother.
How to use Grandmother
Use 'grandmother' in both casual and formal contexts. It's appropriate in family discussions or stories but may not be used in professional settings unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of ‘granny’ as a grand warm hug.
Related words
Collocations with Grandmother
- grandmother's house
- visit grandmother
- grandmother's recipe
Synonyms for Grandmother
- granny
- nana
- grammy
- mémé
Opposites of Grandmother
- grandfather
- grandson
- granddaughter
Common mistakes with Grandmother
- Incorrectly referring to grandmothers as 'grandmas' in formal situations.
- Confusing the term with 'great-grandmother', which refers to the mother of one's grandparent.
- Using 'mom' or 'dad' interchangeably with 'grandmother' in context.
Grandmother appears in
Grandmother in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جدّة
أم والدتك أو والدك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দাদী/নানী
তোমার মা বা বাবার মা।
- GermanDeutsch
Großmutter
Die Mutter deiner Mutter oder deines Vaters.
- SpanishEspañol
Abuela
La madre de tu madre o padre.
- Persianفارسی
مادربزرگ
مادر مادر یا پدر شما.
- FrenchFrançais
Grand-mère
La mère de ta mère ou de ton père.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दादी/नानी
आपकी माँ या पिता की माँ।
- ItalianItaliano
Nonna
La mamma della tua mamma o del tuo papà.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Avó
A mãe da sua mãe ou do seu pai.
- RussianРусский
Бабушка
Мама твоей мамы или папы.
- Urduاردو
نانی
ماں یا باپ کی ماں۔
- Chinese中文
祖母
你母亲或父亲的母亲。
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Grandmother
What does Grandmother mean?
The mother of your mother or father.
What is the definition of Grandmother?
the mother of your father or mother
How do you use Grandmother in a sentence?
I always loved going to visit my grandmother.
What are synonyms for Grandmother?
Common alternatives include granny, nana, grammy, mémé.
What is the opposite of Grandmother?
Opposite meanings include grandfather, grandson, granddaughter.
What words go with Grandmother?
It commonly pairs with grandmother's house, visit grandmother, grandmother's recipe.
What are common mistakes when using Grandmother?
Incorrectly referring to grandmothers as 'grandmas' in formal situations. Confusing the term with 'great-grandmother', which refers to the mother of one's grandparent. Using 'mom' or 'dad' interchangeably with 'grandmother' in context.
How do you pronounce Grandmother?
US: /["/ˈɡrænmʌðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡrænmʌðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grandmother?
Use 'grandmother' in both casual and formal contexts. It's appropriate in family discussions or stories but may not be used in professional settings unless relevant.
What CEFR level is Grandmother?
"Grandmother" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.