German word

Enkelkind

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛŋkl̩ˌkɪnt/

Meaning

  • neuter noungrandchild

Example

Mein Enkelkind besucht uns morgen.

My grandchild is visiting us tomorrow.

Illustration for Enkelkind (grandchild)

More examples

Als Enkelkind hörte er viele Geschichten von der Großmutter.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • als Enkelkind aufwachsen

    grow up as a grandchild

  • sein Enkelkind lieben

    love his grandchild

  • ein Foto von seinem Enkelkind zeigen

    show a photo of his grandchild

Similar words

Enkel: A grandson.
Enkelin: A granddaughter.
Kind: A son or daughter viewed by a parent.

Definition in German

Ein Enkelkind ist das Kind des eigenen Sohnes oder der eigenen Tochter.

Word origin

Enkelkind combines German Enkel, meaning grandchild, with Kind, meaning child, forming a transparent compound.

Usage tips

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

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