Kilo Lingo

/ˈɡrænpɑː/

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Translation

The father of your mother or father. It is the friendly word for grandfather.

Word origin

A shortened, friendly form of grandfather, from grand meaning one step older plus father.

Origin
English
Root
grandfather
English cognates
grandfather, grandma

Grammar

Gender
Pluralgrandpas

Examples

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"Grandpa" is the friendly word for grandfather.

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Used as a name, "Grandpa" takes a capital letter.

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"Grandpas" is the plural, meaning more than one grandpa.

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This word is part of lesson 27.