How do you use "grandmother" in a sentence?

My grandmother taught me how to bake. She visits her grandmother every Sunday. Grandmother always has the best stories to tell.

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Q: What does "grandmother" mean?

The mother of one's parent 'Grandmother' is the mother of one's father or mother. Common informal terms include 'grandma,' 'gran,' 'granny,' and 'nan' (particularly British). Grandmothers often play important roles in family life and childcare.

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Significado: The mother of one's parent

祖母，外祖母

abuela

祖母、おばあさん

할머니, 조모

'Grandmother' is the mother of one's father or mother. Common informal terms include 'grandma,' 'gran,' 'granny,' and 'nan' (particularly British). Grandmothers often play important roles in family life and childcare.

「grandmother」是父亲或母亲的母亲。常见的非正式称呼包括「grandma」「gran」「granny」和「nan」（特别是在英国）。祖母通常在家庭生活和育儿中扮演重要角色。

«Grandmother» es la madre del padre o la madre de uno. Términos informales comunes incluyen «grandma», «gran», «granny» y «nan» (particularmente británico). Las abuelas a menudo juegan roles importantes en la vida familiar y el cuidado de los niños.

「grandmother」は父または母の母です。一般的な非公式の呼び方には「grandma」「gran」「granny」「nan」（特にイギリス）があります。祖母は家庭生活や育児において重要な役割を果たすことが多いです。

'Grandmother'는 아버지 또는 어머니의 어머니입니다. 비격식적인 표현으로는 'grandma', 'gran', 'granny', 'nan'(특히 영국식) 등이 있습니다. 할머니는 가족 생활과 육아에서 중요한 역할을 합니다.

Ejemplos

My grandmother taught me how to bake.
我祖母教我如何烘焙。
Mi abuela me enseñó a hornear.
祖母がお菓子作りを教えてくれました。
할머니가 과자 만드는 법을 가르쳐 주셨습니다.
She visits her grandmother every Sunday.
她每个星期天都去看望祖母。
Ella visita a su abuela todos los domingos.
彼女は毎週日曜日に祖母を訪ねます。
그녀는 매주 일요일마다 할머니를 찾아뵙습니다.
Grandmother always has the best stories to tell.
祖母总是有最好的故事要讲。
La abuela siempre tiene las mejores historias que contar.
おばあちゃんはいつも最高の話をしてくれます。
할머니는 언제나 최고의 이야기를 들려주십니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

A compound of 'grand-' (from Old French 'grand', meaning one generation removed) + 'mother' (from Old English 'mōdor'). The 'grand-' prefix for family relations entered English from French in the 1200s.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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