Opi
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Diminutive form of Opa.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Opi m (strong, genitive Opis, plural Opis, diminutive Opilein n)
Usage notes[edit]
- The word is commonly used with a definite article in most parts of central Germany, southern Germany, and Austria: Wo ist der Opi? – "Where is Grandpa?" In northern Germany—and generally in writing—no article tends to be used: Wo ist Opi?
- The genitive Opis is used before the modified term, without any article or determiner: Opis Tasche – “Grandpa’s bag”. This is chiefly northern German usage; the rest of the language prefers: die Tasche vom Opi (as above). — The genitive can also be used with an accompanying article or determiner: die Tasche meines Opis – “my grandpa’s bag”. This, however, is not common usage in any region; children will say instead: die Tasche von meinem Opi.
Coordinate terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- “Opi” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Opi” in Duden online
- “Opi” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
Latin[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Opī