de grootvader
English meaning: Grandfather
Definition
The father of one"s parent.
Example
“Mijn grootvader vertelt graag verhalen.”
In English: “My grandfather likes to tell stories.”
Another example: “Mijn grootvader vertelt graag verhalen over de oorlog.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Standard word for grandfather; neutral. In daily affectionate speech 'opa' is far more common, while 'grootvader' sounds more formal or literary.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'De grootvader' combines 'groot', meaning 'great', and 'vader', meaning 'father', reflecting a linguistic pattern in many languages to denote lineage.
Common Collocations
- mijn grootvader
- de grootvader van moeders kant
- een wijze grootvader
- overgrootvader
- grootvader worden
Word Forms
plural: grootvaders; diminutive: grootvadertje
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Literary Heritage
“In het land der blinden is eenoog koning.”
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
“Ondanks alles geloof ik dat de mensen in de grond van hun hart toch goed zijn.”
“Despite everything, I believe that people are still good at heart.”
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