Dutch · Family & Relationships
de grootmoeder
grandmother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mother of one"s parent.
Example
Mijn grootmoeder bakt heerlijke taarten.
My grandmother bakes delicious cakes.
Etymology
'De grootmoeder' consists of 'groot' (great) and 'moeder' (mother), indicating its use to express a familial relationship spanning generations.
How & Where It’s Used
'De grootmoeder' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, found in literature, family discussions, and regional dialects, recognized throughout Dutch culture.