Grandchild Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɹænˌtʃaɪɫd/, /ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪɫd/
GRAND-chyld
/ɡɹˈændtʃaɪld/
grand-CHYLD
Definition
The child of your son or daughter; your grandson or granddaughter.
Usage & Nuances
Gender-neutral noun, with 'grandson' for boys and 'granddaughter' for girls. Common in both formal and everyday speech. Plural: 'grandchildren.' Used in family trees and when talking about generations.
Spanish: nieto - nietaPortuguese (BR): neto - netaPortuguese (PT): neto - netaChinese (Simplified): 孙子 - 孙女Chinese (Traditional): 孫子 - 孫女Hindi: पोता - पोती - नाती - नातिनArabic: حفيد - حفيدةBengali: নাতি-নাতনীRussian: внук (внучка)Japanese: 孫Vietnamese: cháu (nội/ngoại)Korean: 손주Turkish: torunUrdu: پوتا - پوتیIndonesian: cucu
Example Sentences
My grandchild is coming to visit this weekend.
basic
She has one son and one grandchild.
basic
Every summer, they travel to see their grandchild.
basic
My youngest grandchild just started school this year.
natural
It's the best feeling when my grandchild gives me a big hug.
natural
Whenever my grandchild visits, the house is full of laughter.
natural