English–German

“grandmother” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁoːsˌmʊtɐ/

Example

Am Sonntag besuchen wir die Großmütter.

On Sunday, we visit the grandmothers.

Illustration for Großmutter (grandmother)

How to say “grandmother” in German

“Grandmother” in German is Großmutter.

A family tree places her one generation above a parent, as the mother of that parent.

Full entry for Großmutter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Großmutter

Meine Großmutter gab mir oft Rat.

My grandmother often gave me advice.

Tips for using Großmutter

  • Großmutter is feminine, and its plural is Großmütter, with u changing to ü.

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