Translation of German word "Großmutter" to English
dieGroßmutter
/ɡʁɔsmʊtɐ/
Meaning
NounA mother of someone's parent.
How to use
The feminine noun Großmutter ('grandmother') is a compound of groß (great/big) and Mutter (mother). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Großmütter. Diminutive is Oma (highly common).
🇬🇧 English
Grandmother
Example
Meine Großmutter ist sehr freundlich.
My grandmother is very friendly.
Es braucht Zeit und Übung, um zu lernen, wie man Großmutter richtig macht.
It takes time and practice to learn how to do grandma properly.
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Common phrases
- meine Großmutter— my grandmother
- Oma— grandma (related highly common synonym)
- Urgroßmutter— great-grandmother (related)
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Frequency rank: #311 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "die Großmutter"?▼
The German word "die Großmutter" is defined as: "A mother of someone's parent."
What does the German word "die Großmutter" mean?▼
The German word "die Großmutter" means "Grandmother" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Großmutter"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Großmutter"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Meine Großmutter ist sehr freundlich." (which translates as "My grandmother is very friendly.").
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