Does anyone know what the german word for Grandpa is?

Question

I looked it up on the internet, those free translating websites, but they come up with Opa. When I looked it up as define:Opa on google, it comes up with some ogranization, saying that is the acronym. Well, My grandfather died early last month and I have been thinking of getting a small tattoo with the german word for grandpa as I have heard that he was partially german, and he enjoyed german alcohol, etc. If anyone knows, I would appreciate an answer!! You can also contact me by email. Thanks!

I know that this probably isn't in the right category, but I'm not sure where else to put put it, and this seemed the safest bet.
Thanks Again, Kim!

Answer 1

Everyone's right about the opa and grossfater things. If you're confused about how they can both be right, it's like the difference between "gramps" and "grandfather." Opa is more like an affectionate pet-name and Grossfater is more proper. Since you probably had a close relationship with him, Opa is totally appropriate. Oh, and don't listen to that guy who said you shouldn't get a tattoo in a language you don't speak. It's cool that you want to show your heritage and there's nothing wrong with that.

Answer 2

It's "opa". Go to Google language tools and put "opa" and translate it from German to English. It will translate to Grandpa.

Answer 3

Großvater , Opa

Answer 4

grossvater. it's the literal translation. opa too. the ss is actually the character that looks like a B with a tail, but I can't figure out how to type it on my computer

Answer 5

Opa is correct or Großvater.

The ß is pronouced like an s.

Answer 6

It is opa...my grandfather is german..I dont know where some of these people get their sources.

Answer 7

Opa for grandpa, oma for grandma.

Answer 8

I asked my Oma and she said Opa

Answer 9

Großvater

Answer 10

Großvater