Cool MateMeaning of Grandparent
the father or mother of your father or mother
In simple words: The parent of your mother or father.
Grandparent in a sentence
- The children are staying with their grandparents.
- I’ve sent photos of the children to both sets of grandparents.
- a present from his doting grandparents
How to use Grandparent
Use 'grandparent' in any context when referring to someone's grandparents. Avoid in formal documents when a specific term like 'maternal/paternal grandparent' is required.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a grand 'parent' and how they always seem to have grand stories.
Related words
Collocations with Grandparent
- maternal
- paternal
- doting
- set
Synonyms for Grandparent
- grandfather
- grandmother
- elder
- ancestor
- forebear
Opposites of Grandparent
- grandchild
- descendant
Common mistakes with Grandparent
- Confused with 'ancestor' which refers to forebears more distant than grandparents.
- Using 'grandparent' as a verb, which is incorrect.
- Omitting the context (like 'my grandparent') when speaking.
Grandparent appears in
Grandparent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جد، جدة
والد والدتك أو والدك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঠাকুরদা/ঠাকুমা
তোমার বাবা বা মায়ের বাবা বা মা।
- GermanDeutsch
Großelternteil
Der Elternteil deiner Mutter oder deines Vaters.
- SpanishEspañol
Abuelo/a
El padre o la madre de tu madre o padre.
- Persianفارسی
پدربزرگ/مادربزرگ
والدِ مادر یا پدر شما.
- FrenchFrançais
Grand-parent
Le parent de votre mère ou de votre père.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दादा-दादी/नाना-नानी
आपके पिता या माँ के माता या पिता।
- ItalianItaliano
Nonno/Nonna
Il genitore di tua madre o di tuo padre.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Avô/Avó
O pai ou a mãe da sua mãe ou do seu pai.
- RussianРусский
Бабушка и дедушка
Родитель вашей мамы или папы.
- Urduاردو
دادا/دادی، نانا/نانی
آپ کے ماں یا باپ کا ماں یا باپ۔
- Chinese中文
祖父母
你母亲或父亲的父母。
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Frequently asked questions about Grandparent
What does Grandparent mean?
The parent of your mother or father.
What is the definition of Grandparent?
the father or mother of your father or mother
How do you use Grandparent in a sentence?
The children are staying with their grandparents.
Can you give another example of Grandparent?
I’ve sent photos of the children to both sets of grandparents.
What are synonyms for Grandparent?
Common alternatives include grandfather, grandmother, elder, ancestor, forebear.
What is the opposite of Grandparent?
Opposite meanings include grandchild, descendant.
What words go with Grandparent?
It commonly pairs with maternal, paternal, doting, set.
What are common mistakes when using Grandparent?
Confused with 'ancestor' which refers to forebears more distant than grandparents. Using 'grandparent' as a verb, which is incorrect. Omitting the context (like 'my grandparent') when speaking.
How do you pronounce Grandparent?
US: /["/ˈɡrænperənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡrænpeərənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grandparent?
Use 'grandparent' in any context when referring to someone's grandparents. Avoid in formal documents when a specific term like 'maternal/paternal grandparent' is required.
What CEFR level is Grandparent?
"Grandparent" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.