la
/aˈβwela/
Translation
grandmother, grandma
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin aviola, a diminutive of Latin avia ('grandmother'). The related avus ('grandfather') underlies English 'avuncular' through avunculus.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aviola
Grammar
Examples
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My grandmother taught me to cook when I was a little girl.
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Grandma always carried something sweet in her bag for the grandchildren.
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We are going to visit grandma this weekend because it is her birthday.
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My grandmother lives alone but she is very well.
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Grandma rang me to talk about the exam.
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My grandmother lives in a small house near the river.
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