granddad

/ˈɡrændæd/

A2noun

The father of a person's mother or father; an informal word for grandfather.

Concreteness 4.3/5 · Concrete

Tiếng Việt

ông (ông nội, ông ngoại)

G-RÁN-đát

Nhấn mạnh vào âm tiết đầu 'RÁN', âm 'đát' đọc nhẹ và ngắn hơn. Chữ 'g' đầu đọc lướt nhanh.

Cha của mẹ hoặc cha của một người; một từ thân mật để chỉ ông (ông nội hoặc ông ngoại).

Meanings

2 meanings

1The father of a person's mother or father.family
Cha của mẹ hoặc cha của một người (ông nội hoặc ông ngoại).
“My granddad used to take me fishing every summer when I was a child.”
“Ông tôi thường dẫn tôi đi câu cá mỗi mùa hè khi tôi còn nhỏ.”
- He's a proud granddad of four beautiful grandchildren.
- We are going to visit Granddad this weekend.
- Her granddad passed away last year at the age of ninety.
Trong tiếng Việt, cần phân biệt rõ 'ông nội' (cha của ba) và 'ông ngoại' (cha của mẹ). Từ 'granddad' dùng chung cho cả hai và mang sắc thái thân mật.
2A familiar or sometimes disparaging term of address used for an old man.social
Một cách gọi thân mật hoặc đôi khi mang ý coi thường dành cho một người đàn ông lớn tuổi.
“Watch where you're going, granddad!”
“Nhìn đường đi chứ, ông già!”
- What's the matter, granddad, can't keep up with us?
- Alright, granddad, let me help you with those heavy bags.
Trong tiếng Anh, gọi một người lạ là 'granddad' có thể mang ý mỉa mai hoặc thiếu tôn trọng (như 'ông già lẩm cẩm'). Tuy nhiên, trong tiếng Việt, gọi người lớn tuổi là 'ông' lại là phép lịch sự bắt buộc. Khi dịch ý mỉa mai, thường dùng 'ông già'.

Word bank

Synonyms

Near synonyms

Antonyms

Common phrases

maternal granddad
paternal granddad
great-granddad
become a granddad
proud granddad

Grammar & forms

Grammar

countable

Inflections

plural: granddads

Usage patterns

granddad to somebody
somebody's granddad

Avoid mistakes

Common mistakes

I went to visit my Granddad.
I went to visit my granddad.
Do not capitalize 'granddad' when it is preceded by a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'our'.
I went to visit granddad.
I went to visit Granddad.
Capitalize 'Granddad' when using it as a proper noun (a name) without a possessive pronoun.
He has two granddad's.
He has two granddads.
Use 's' without an apostrophe to form the plural. The apostrophe is only for possession.
The granddads hat is brown.
The granddad's hat is brown.
Use an apostrophe + s ('s) to show possession.
In my academic essay, I interviewed my granddad.
In my academic essay, I interviewed my grandfather.
'Granddad' is informal. Use 'grandfather' in formal or academic writing.

Don't confuse with

grandfather
The formal term for the father of one's parent.
“His grandfather served in the military.”
Use 'granddad' in informal, everyday conversation and 'grandfather' in formal writing.
grandad
An alternative spelling of granddad.
“My grandad lives in London.”
'Grandad' is more common in British English, while 'granddad' is standard in American English.

Academic collocations

Words that pair with "granddad" in formal and academic writing

verb: visitrememberlive with
adjective: maternalpaternallateproud
noun: houseclockstory
preposition: withtofrom

In context

Real-world examples

daily life
My granddad always gives me lucky money during Lunar New Year.
Ông tôi luôn lì xì cho tôi vào dịp Tết Nguyên Đán.
Giving lucky money (lì xì) is a traditional custom in Vietnam where elders bless younger generations during the Lunar New Year.
family
He became a proud granddad when his daughter gave birth.
Ông ấy trở thành một người ông đầy tự hào khi con gái mình sinh em bé.
Family lineage and becoming a grandparent is highly celebrated in Vietnamese society, representing longevity and family prosperity.
social
I need to buy a gift for my granddad's 80th birthday.
Tôi cần mua một món quà cho lễ mừng thọ 80 tuổi của ông tôi.
The 80th birthday (lễ mừng thọ) is a major milestone in Vietnam, celebrated with a large family gathering to honor the elder's longevity.

Notes for Vietnamese speakers

In Vietnamese culture, there is a strict distinction between the paternal grandfather ('ông nội') and the maternal grandfather ('ông ngoại'). The English word 'granddad' covers both.
Respect for elders is a core value in Vietnam. Even when 'granddad' is used informally in English, Vietnamese translations must maintain a respectful tone (using 'ông' and polite particles like 'ạ').
Unlike English where 'granddad' can sometimes be used disparagingly to an older man, using 'ông' in Vietnamese to address an older stranger is standard and respectful, not insulting.

Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'grand-' (denoting a second degree of descent) + 'dad' (an informal word for father).

Exam levels

IELTS

4.0

CEFR

TOEIC

255-400