How to Say "Grandpa" in Norwegian

bestefar

The Norwegian word for grandpa is bestefar.

While bestefar is the standard term, it is often used as the direct equivalent of 'grandpa' in a family context.

Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)

Which one should you use?

bestefar is the standard term, whereas bestefa is a colloquial regional variation.

In the Trøndelag region, bestefa is a colloquial regional variation of bestefar.

The plural form of bestefar is bestefarer.

In some Norwegian families, a grandfather is called morfar if he is the mother's father and farfar if he is the father's father.
The word bestefar comes from the older Dutch term bestevader.
If you are speaking to a child, you might hear them call their grandfather baffo or other invented, rhythmic diminutives that deviate entirely from the formal bestefar.

Tusen takk for gaven, bestefar!
Thank you so much for the gift, grandpa!
God sommer, farfar! Hvordan har du det?
Good summer, grandpa! How are you?
Jeg liker å tilbringe tid sammen med morfar.
I enjoy spending time with grandpa.
Hei, bestefar! Skal vi gå en tur i parken i dag?
Hi, grandpa! Shall we take a walk in the park today?
Farfar, kan du fortelle meg en historie før jeg legger meg?
Grandpa, can you tell me a story before I go to bed?
Morfar, har du lyst til å spille fotball med meg?
Grandpa, do you want to play soccer with me?
Min bestefar er veldig snill.
My grandpa is very kind.
Skal vi besøke bestefar i dag?
Are we visiting grandpa today?
Bestefar liker å gå turer.
Grandpa likes to go for walks.

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