Dutch words for kids · Family
How to say “grandpa” in Dutch
Grandpa sits right next to grandma in the songs, and the two words are often learned as a pair.
Grandpa in Dutch
opa
Sounds like ≈ OH-pah
Good to know: Opa and oma, just like in German.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Wie is opa?
Who is Grandpa?
from Oma en Opa (Grandma and Grandpa)
The song that teaches it
“Grandpa” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Ask your child to call grandpa opa on the next visit or call.
- 2Play a memory game with family photos: who is opa? who is grandma?
- 3Record a short video of your child singing a song line for grandpa.
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“Grandpa” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.