Looking for the German word for grandpa? Keep reading!
German Word for Grandpa
There are different ways to say grandpa in German. In short, you would say Opa. (Der) Opa, the grandpa is a masculine singular noun. The plural would be (die) Opas. This is the informal German term for grandfather, and you would translate it as grandpa or grampa.
The word is ordinarily used with a definite article in most parts of central Germany, southern Germany, and Austria.
- Wo ist der Opa? – “Where is Grandpa?
In the north of Germany, and commonly in writing, no article tends to be used.
- Wo ist Opa? – “Where is Grandpa?”
Keep in mind that there are several forms of Standard German. The German language also has a few different dialects; spelling and pronunciation may be different depending on the area and dialect.
German Grandpa Gifts
Looking for your opa? Here are some ideas!
- Opa German Grandpa Man Myth Legend T-Shirt
The perfect gift for your cool grandpa!! Opa, aka the coolest grandpa ever! Buy this for the awesome grandpas, grandfathers, and grandpops out there! A cool shirt for a German Grandfather for Father’s Day or Grandparents Day.
- Essence of Europe Gifts E.H.G Opa is the Greatest Shield Design Gift for German or Dutch Grandpa Ceramic Coffee Mug by E.H.G | 12 oz
A unique Opa mug that combines popular European themes into a coffee cup. This ceramic coffee mug features a shield with the saying “Opa is the Greatest” and on the handle, “I ♥ Opa”.
