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Opa

grandpa, grandfather

noun OH-pah Rare
People & Society Family

Usage Note

Opa is the informal, affectionate term for a grandfather. Großvater is the formal alternative. Like Oma, it remains in common use among adults speaking about or to their grandparent.

Examples

"Opa erklärt seinem Enkel, wie man Schach spielt."

Natural Translation

Grandpa is explaining to his grandson how to play chess.

Literal Translation

Grandpa explains to his grandchild how one chess plays.

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