Usage Note
Urgroßmutter is the mother of one's grandparent. It is often the oldest living memory in a family, and references to Urgroßmütter frequently appear in discussions of inherited recipes, customs or family heirlooms.
Examples
"Das Rezept für den Pflaumenkuchen stammt noch von meiner Urgroßmutter."
Natural Translation
The recipe for the plum cake comes from my great-grandmother.
Literal Translation
The recipe for the plum-cake stems still from my great-grandmother.
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