In Dutch, the word "opa" translates to "grandpa" in English. Another Dutch word that is a synonym to "opa" and also translates as "grandpa" is "grootvader." This is not to be confused with the Greek use of "opa," which is more of an interjection, usually used to express happiness.
Opa Opa was created on 1999-07-05.
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The Dutch word "opa" translates to "grandpa" in English. It is a term of endearment used to refer to one's grandfather.
Opa also means grandfather in Dutch and German. Oma means grandmother in Dutch and German.
You could say either 'grootvader' or 'opa', but 'opa' is far more common in the Netherlands.
Grootvader or Opa Opa is more common
you call dutch gran parents oma(grandma) and opa(grandpa)
Formally: grootvader Informally: opa (which is used mostly)
Formally: grootvader Informally: opa (which is used mostly!)
you call dutch gran parents oma(grandma) and opa(grandpa)
Dutch: grootvader (formal) / opa (informal) French: grand-père German: opa Greek: Papou Italian: nonno Spanish:abuelo
"papa" "pap" "pa" "vader"
In Dutch : grootvader, opa, bompa... In French : grand-père, pépé,...
Oma means grandma, while opa means grandpa.