Grandpas Meaning in English

word · lemma: grandpa

US

ˈɡɹændˌpɑz

GRAND-pahz

UK

ɡɹˈændpɑːz

grand-PAHZ

Definition

The plural form of 'grandpa'; refers to more than one grandfather, an informal or affectionate term for the fathers of your parents.

Usage & Nuances

'Grandpas' is informal and affectionate; often used by children or in family contexts. Used for both paternal and maternal grandfathers in English. Avoid in formal writing; use 'grandfathers' instead.

• Spanish: abuelos
• Portuguese (BR): vovôs
• Portuguese (PT): avôs
• Chinese (Simplified): 爷爷们 - 外公们
• Chinese (Traditional): 爺爺們 - 外公們
• Hindi: दादाजी - नानाजी (बहुवचन)
• Arabic: أجداد
• Bengali: দাদুরা - নানারা
• Russian: деда - дедушки
• Japanese: おじいちゃんたち
• Vietnamese: ông (nhiều) - các ông
• Korean: 할아버지들
• Turkish: dedeler
• Urdu: داداجان - نانا جان
• Indonesian: kakek-kakek

Example Sentences

My grandpas both love fishing.

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At the party, all the grandpas told funny stories.

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Both of my grandpas live in different cities.

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I’ve been lucky to have both my grandpas around growing up.

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The grandpas started dancing at the wedding and everyone cheered.

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Honestly, our grandpas are way cooler than we are.

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