grandfather — the father of one's father or mother
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the father of one's father or mother
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrænfɑːðər/
Korean meaning: 할아버지, 조부
Korean pronunciation: **그랜**파더
Example Sentences
- My grandfather can still beat me at chess, even though he's 85!
- Grandfather always gives the best hugs and the best advice.
- Every Sunday, we have dinner at grandfather's house with the whole family.
grandfather
NOUN//ˈɡrænfɑːðər//
the father of one's father or mother
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrænfɑːðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrænfɑːðə/
🌳Etymology
Prefixgrand--
Rootfather
Origin
14세기경 'grand'(위대한, 한 세대 위의)와 'father'(아버지)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 'grand'는 가족 관계에서 한 세대 차이를 나타내는 접두사로 사용되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
fatherbotherrather
father
bother
rather
🔗Collocations
paternal grandfather
maternal grandfather
visit grandfather
grandfather's house
great-grandfather
grandfather clock
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather can still beat me at chess, even though he's 85!”
“Grandfather always gives the best hugs and the best advice.”
“Every Sunday, we have dinner at grandfather's house with the whole family.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather claims he invented the selfie back in 1960 with his camera.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
grandpagranddadgrandpapagramps
Antonyms
grandsongranddaughter
Related
grandmothergrandparentancestorelderpatriarch
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