What does great-uncle mean in German?

The word great- uncle is used to describe a paternal great uncle, an uncle’s father’s brother (or the equivalent in other family trees). This is not to be confused with the word großvater which means paternal great-grandfather. Using the example of a paternal great uncle, the terms großvater and or der Großvater are often used to describe the paternal grandfather’s father.

What does great-cousin mean in German?

If you have a German great-aunt or great-uncle, you could also use the term cousin However, when you're speaking about an aunt or uncle, it's more common to use the shortened form Cousin.

What does great-grandfather mean in German?

The great-grandfather is the paternal grandfather of your great-grandfather. So, it refers to your paternal grandparents’ father. He is the one who had your great-grandfather.

What does great-grandmother mean in German?

In order to maintain consistency, the following family terms are used to designate an older generation.

What does great-aunt mean in German?

The word great-aunt is used in German to describe a woman who is more than one generation older than you. This woman is also called a Tante – as in Tante Mutter or Tante Großmutter – unofficially aunt or great-aunt.