der Opa
Translation
grandpa, granddad
Examples
Mein Opa ist 80 Jahre alt.
My grandpa is 80 years old.
Ich besuche meinen Opa am Sonntag.
I'm visiting my grandpa on Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
((der Opa)) grandpa (familiar) My Opa tells great stories.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Großvater; Antonyms: Enkel (grandson)
Etymology
A child's affectionate term, a clipped form of 'Großpapa' (Grandpapa).
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to 'Oh, Pa!', which you might say when seeing your grandfather. It's the familiar, loving term.