das Großvater
noun · /ˈɡʁoːsfatɐ/ ·Etymology
From groß + Vater. Cognate to Dutch grootvader, German Low German Grautvader (Paderbornisch). Displaced Middle High German eltervater, altervater (“grandfather”). Compare English grandfather, which displaced English eldfather, elderfather in a similar manner.
Translation
- grandfather masculine, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Großvater | Großväter |
| Accusative | Großvater | Großväter |
| Dative | Großvater | Großvätern |
| Genitive | Großvaters | Großväter |