Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Grandma"

The meaning of "Grandma" in various phrases and sentences

Q: What does "your grandma is at the same age as my pops"

does the "pops" mean "parents of parents"? I can't find anyone who says it like that on Google mean?
A: Pops is father
Q: What does taken back
Ex: it was taken back in 2006, when grandma and grandpa came to visit me.
*and have a photo at the house mean?
A: The photo (I think its a photo) was taken in 2006
Q: What does grandma mother mean?
A: “Grandma mother” does not really mean anything. The word “grandma” means the mother of your mother (or your mother’s mother).
Q: What does "‎Get your grandma on the bus first" mean?
A:

Thank you very much.
By the way, does that sentence sound natural?
Q: What does she became a very-great grandma to the Savior of the World. what does it mean? Does it mean she become a very excellent grandma? mean?
A: Yes. It probably means very excellent.

Example sentences using "Grandma"

Q: Please show me example sentences with When to use Grandma, grandma, Sister sister(capitlization) .
A: When “grandma” or “sister” is used as a name, you capitalize them. If they are just used to refer to someone, then don’t capitalize.

Is Grandma coming to visit next week?

My grandma is coming to visit us next week.

Most people don’t call their sisters “Sister,” but if you did, you would capitalize it.

I told Sister that I would call her today.

I told my sister that I would call her today.
Q: Please show me example sentences with grandma.
A: My mother’s mother is my grandma

My grandma always bakes cookies for Christmas

My grandma is 90 years old today!

My grandma and grandpa have been married for 54 years
Q: Please show me example sentences with I'm going to visit my grandma at the weekend. I will help her. .
A: I'm going to visit my grandma this weekend to help her with some chores.
I'm going to visit my grandmother this weekend. I am hoping to spend some quality time with her.
This weekend I am going to to help my grandma do some shopping.

Synonyms of "Grandma" and their differences

Q: What is the difference between grandma and granny ?
A: Strictly preference. I called my mom's mom grandma. My dad's mom was granny. It was an easy to know who is being talked about.
Q: What is the difference between at grandma's and at grandma (if I'm visiting somebody) ?
A: At grandma's is the correct one. You are at your grandma's house, not just at your grandma. Every time you see someone say "I'm at (person)'s", the "house" is there but omitted
Q: What is the difference between I'd been visiting my grandma when the earthquake hit and I was visiting my grandma when the earthquake hit ?
A: [1]This sentence emphasizes that the earthquake hit because you had been visiting my grandma over a period of time. It is possible that you was still visiting at that moment OR that you had just finished.
[2]This sentence emphasizes that the earthquake hit because he was visiting at that exact moment.
Q: What is the difference between grandma and granny and grandmother ?
A: No difference, just preference

Translations of "Grandma"

Q: How do you say this in English (US)? when my grandma put the cold towel on me,
I felt like I became an ice.
"나는 얼음이 된 것 같았다. "
A: “The towel my grandma put on me was ice cold/ freezing.” sounds more natural, but a more direct translation might be, “I became a piece of ice.”
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? What do you call grandma's biological sister? Her sister's name is Mary. They share the same surname: Guan.

Thank you very much.
A: I would say Great Aunt
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? Her grandma gave her a new bag for entering primary school.The bag is called LANDOSEL in Japan. It is common for primary school students to use LANDOSEL in Japan.So grandma giving it means celebration. Is my English natural?
A: Almost.
Her grandma gave her a new bag because she is starting elementary school.The bag is called a LANDOSEL in Japan. It is common for all elementary school students to use a LANDOSEL in Japan. So when her grandma gave it to her it was a cause for celebration. (Because it marks a big event in her life.)
Q: How do you say this in English (UK)? “mom doesn't but grandma do“ its gramma correctly?
A: "Mom doesn't but grandma does" 😊
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? I wish for my grandma to get feel better and go back home soon.は自然ですか?
A: I hope my grandma feels better and is able to go back home soon.

Other questions about "Grandma"

Q: which is better : His grandma just passed away or His grandma just die ?
A: The first one is better
Q: Sometimes I go to shop or go to grandma Does this sound natural?
A: You could say " sometimes I go shopping or go to Grandma's house "
Q: I was so sad that my grandma didn't feeling well, doctor just told me that my grandma is really weakness and may leave me not long.You know I'm study abroad now,and I really missing my grandma, she is such a kind person always encourage me to pursing my dream. Due to my parents both work very busy, they don't have time to take care of me when I was young, so it was my grandma who rasing me and companion with me, you can not imagine how important she means to me. I really hope some day she will getting better but her disease is more seriouly now and she even can't speaking or moving. So can't control my tears falling down and my bad mood also affected you. I'm sorry I hope we were still good friends😔 Does this sound natural?
A: I am so sad that my grandma hasn't been feeling well. The doctor just told me that my grandma is really weak and may soon pass away soon. You know, I'm studying abroad now and really miss my grandma. She is such a kind person who always encouraged me to follow my dreams. Because my parents have always worked a lot, they didn't have time to care for me when I was young and it was my grandma who raised me and was closest to me. You cannot imagine how important she is to me. I really hope someday she will get better but her disease is more serious now and she can't even speak or move. I can't control my tears and I know my bad mood has affected you. I'm sorry. I hope we are still good friends.


My father just passed away and I feel like you. You and your grandma will be on my thoughts and prayers.
Q: What did the grandma say at 0:47 of this funny video?
https://www.facebook.com/thedannampaikid/videos/1824221594466503/
A: Can you help me with this Instagram.... that's what I heard. Very funny, btw.
Q: However,she is my grandma,and as a grandson,I should obey her words. Does this sound natural?
A: Just remember to put a space after ,
Like this: However, she is...

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