grandfather

Lithuanian translation: senelis

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English term or phrase:grandfather
Lithuanian translation:senelis
Entered by: Nelly (X)

15:04 Dec 29, 2001
English to Lithuanian translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: grandfather
the lithuanian word for grandfather
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senelis
Explanation:
Senelis - the classical word for "grandfather" (pronounce: "e" like in "Ben", "i" like in "big". The consonants are pronounced as written.)
More:
Diedukas (coll.) - "ie" like in "gear",
"u" like in "book", "a" like in "but".

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senelis


Explanation:
Senelis - the classical word for "grandfather" (pronounce: "e" like in "Ben", "i" like in "big". The consonants are pronounced as written.)
More:
Diedukas (coll.) - "ie" like in "gear",
"u" like in "book", "a" like in "but".

Good luck!

Nelly (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in LithuanianLithuanian
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