grandpa
word
/ˈɡɹændˌpɑ/
GRAN-pah
/ɡɹˈændpɑː/
GRAN-pah
Definition
Grandpa is an informal word for your grandfather, the father of your mother or father. It is warm and common in everyday family conversation.
Usage & Nuances
More informal and affectionate than 'grandfather'. In real use, many families prefer specific words like paternal or maternal forms instead of 'grandpa'. Capitalize it when used as a name: 'Grandpa is here,' but 'my grandpa is here.'
Spanish: abueloPortuguese (BR): vovôPortuguese (PT): avôzinho - avôChinese (Simplified): 爷爷 - 外公 - 祖父（口语常说爷爷/外公）Chinese (Traditional): 爺爺 - 外公 - 祖父（口語常說爺爺/外公）Hindi: दादाजी - नानाजीArabic: جدّ - جدو (عامية)Bengali: দাদু - নানাRussian: дедушкаJapanese: おじいちゃんVietnamese: ôngKorean: 할아버지Turkish: dedeUrdu: دادا - ناناIndonesian: kakek
Example Sentences
My grandpa lives near us.
basic
I called my grandpa last night.
basic
My grandpa tells funny stories.
basic
My grandpa still makes the best pancakes in the family.
natural
When I was little, my grandpa walked me to school every day.
natural
I miss my grandpa, especially during the holidays.
natural