grandad

grandad — 名詞

1. In informal, affectionate language, the father of someone's mother or father — u

1.名詞A2
釋義

阿公；爺爺

父親或母親的爸爸（非正式稱呼）

In informal, affectionate language, the father of someone's mother or father — used especially by children or when talking warmly about a family member.

例句

Nadia visits her grandad every Sunday after church.

Nadia 每個星期天做完禮拜後都會去看阿公。

possessive 'her' + grandad: family relationship

Felix's grandad taught him how to fish when he was six.

Felix 的阿公在他六歲時教他釣魚。

同義詞
  • grandpa

    equally informal, more common in American English

  • grandfather

    neutral and more formal; used in official documents or polite contexts

反義詞
  • grandma

    the female equivalent, referring to a grandmother

文法句型

possessive + grandad

grandad as direct address

用法筆記

Frequently used by children and grandchildren in everyday family talk. 'Grandad' is warmer and less formal than 'grandfather'; it is common in British English and Australian English.

常見錯誤

❌I wrote a letter to my grandad' (in a very formal context like a condolence note).
✅I wrote a letter to my grandfather
💡use 'grandfather' for formal writing; 'grandad' is informal.

2. A word used to speak to a man you do not know, especially an older one, often in

2.名詞B2
釋義

阿伯

對不認識的年長男性的（幽默或粗魯）稱呼

A word used to speak to a man you do not know, especially an older one, often in a rude, impatient, or teasing way — sometimes meant humorously between people who know each other.

例句

"Hey, grandad, you dropped your wallet!" called out Élise.

「喂，阿伯，你的錢包掉了！」Élise 喊道。

direct address 'grandad' delivering a polite warning to a stranger

Some kids shouted "grandad!" at the old man as he walked past.

幾個小孩對著走過的老先生喊「阿伯！」。

同義詞
  • old man

    similar in register; can also be rude or affectionate depending on tone

  • pops

    American informal, sometimes friendly but can sound dismissive

文法句型

grandad as a form of address (no determiner)

用法筆記

Can sound rude or disrespectful if said with a harsh tone. In some communities, friends or neighbours use it playfully with no offence intended. Avoid using this sense with someone you do not know well.

常見錯誤

❌Excuse me, grandad, do you know what time it is?' (to a stranger you intend to be polite to).
✅Excuse me, sir, do you know what time it is?
💡'grandad' can sound insulting to a stranger; use 'sir' for politeness.