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Ask for help > I say "grand-grandparents" or "great-grandparents"?
I say "grand-grandparents" or "great-grandparents"?
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junior right
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I say "grand-grandparents" or "great-grandparents"?
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Hello, dear colleagues!! How are you?? I am here for asking your help. Which of these forms is the correct to say "grand-grandparents" or "great-grandparents"? thanks in advance!! 
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9 Mar 2017
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Lafabrica
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It´s great-grandparents. -C- |
9 Mar 2017
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junior right
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Thanks Lafabrica for your precious help!! |
9 Mar 2017
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Apodo
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Great grandparents, great great grandparents etc. Great grandmother, great grandfather, great grandchildren, great grandchild, great grandson/ granddaughter. Great uncle, great aunt. - This is commonly used rather than grand uncle / aunt grand nephew / niece great grand nephew/ niece |
9 Mar 2017
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junior right
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thanks for answering my silly question, Apodo... |
10 Mar 2017
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Apodo
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No such thing as a silly question.  Grandmother and grandfather are often shortened to Grandma /Granny and Grandpa. We also use Nanna / Nan and Pop |
11 Mar 2017
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