grandchild
das Enkelkind, die Enkelkinder
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grandchild
The child of one's own son or daughter. The term is gender-neutral and can refer to a grandson or a granddaughter.
Jedes Wochenende passt die Großmutter auf ihr Enkelkind auf.
Every weekend, the grandmother looks after her grandchild.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Enkelkinder |
| genitive | des Enkelkindes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Enkelkind | die Enkelkinder |
| accusative | das Enkelkind | die Enkelkinder |
| dative | dem Enkelkind | den Enkelkindern |
| genitive | des Enkelkindes des Enkelkinds | der Enkelkinder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Enkel' (grandson) and 'Kind' (child). The word 'Enkel' alone can refer to a boy, but by adding '-kind', the term becomes neutral and emphasizes the family relationship.
Mein erstes Enkelkind kommt bald zur Welt.
My first grandchild will be born soon.
'Enkelkind' (grandchild) is a very useful, neutral umbrella term. It is used when the child's gender is unknown or unimportant, or when talking about several grandchildren.
Egal ob Junge oder Mädchen, jedes Enkelkind ist ein Geschenk.
Whether boy or girl, every grandchild is a gift.
Common verbs used with 'Enkelkind' (grandchild) are 'auf das Enkelkind aufpassen' (to look after the grandchild), 'Zeit mit dem Enkelkind verbringen' (to spend time with the grandchild), or 'ein Enkelkind bekommen' (to have/get a grandchild).
Die Großeltern freuen sich, Zeit mit ihrem Enkelkind zu verbringen.
The grandparents are happy to spend time with their grandchild.
