Hij is mijn grootvader.
English: He is my grandfather.
opa /ˈoːpaː/ · noun · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "grandfather".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Grootouders
- Source term
- grandfather
- Translation
- opa
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Dutch article information is not stored for this word.
| Dictionary form | opa |
|---|---|
| Regular/likely plural | opa's |
| Diminutive | opaje |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + opa
- Examples
- Dit is opa.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Grootouders.
Example Sentences
Vandaag leer ik 'opa'.
English: I learn grandfather today.
Ze kent het woord 'grootvader'.
English: She knows the word grandfather.
We gebruiken 'grandfather' in een zin.
English: We use grandfather in a sentence.
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