Category: Family & PeoplePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Bedstefar
/Bedstefar/Roman
English meaning: Grandfather
Definition
The father of your parent.
Example
“Bedstefar kan lide at fiske.”
In English: “Grandpa likes fishing.”
Another example: “Min bedstefar fortæller altid sjove historier.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun for 'grandfather' (parent's father), everyday and affectionate. Danes also use the precise 'morfar' (mother's father) and 'farfar' (father's father).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Bedstefar' combines 'bedste', meaning 'best' or 'grand', with 'far', meaning 'father'. Its use signifies a respected family elder, emphasizing the familial lineage and social structure of Danish society.
Common Collocations
- min bedstefar
- morfar
- farfar
- gammel bedstefar
- bedstefars historier
Word Forms
en bedstefar, bedstefaren/-faderen, bedstefædre, -fædrene
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