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
An affectionate term from child-speak, shortened from 'Großpapa' (Grandpapa).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Oh, Pa!' - a simple, warm-hearted name for a grandfather, easy for a child to say.