English–German

“grandchild” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛŋkl̩ˌkɪnt/

Example

Mein Enkelkind besucht uns morgen.

My grandchild is visiting us tomorrow.

Illustration for Enkelkind (grandchild)

How to say “grandchild” in German

“Grandchild” in German is Enkelkind.

A family-tree branch ending in a child one generation below one's own child.

Full entry for Enkelkind: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Enkelkind

Als Enkelkind hörte er viele Geschichten von der Großmutter.

As a grandchild, he heard many stories from his grandmother.

Tips for using Enkelkind

  • Enkelkind is a neuter noun, so it takes das and has the plural Enkelkinder, regardless of the child's sex.

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