English–German

“grandson” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛŋkl̩/

Example

Ich habe einen Enkel.

I have a grandson.

Illustration for Enkel (grandson)

How to say “grandson” in German

“Grandson” in German is Enkel.

A male child linked to a parent through that parent's son or daughter.

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

Example sentences with Enkel

Am Sonntag verbrachte die Familie Zeit mit ihrem Enkel.

On Sunday, the family spent time with their grandson.

Tips for using Enkel

  • Enkel is capitalized as a noun, and its plural is also Enkel, not Enkels.

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