daughter
word
/ˈdɔtɝ/
DAW-ter
/dˈɔːtɐ/
DAW-tuh
Definition
A daughter is a female child in relation to her parents.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for both young girls and adult women. Often appears in family discussions, formal documents, and affectionate contexts. Distinct from 'son' (male child).
Spanish: hijaPortuguese (BR): filhaPortuguese (PT): filhaChinese (Simplified): 女儿Chinese (Traditional): 女兒Hindi: बेटीArabic: ابنةBengali: কন্যা - মেয়েRussian: дочьJapanese: 娘 - 娘さんVietnamese: con gáiKorean: 딸Turkish: kız evlatUrdu: بیٹیIndonesian: putri - anak perempuan
Example Sentences
He has one daughter and two sons.
basic
Their daughter is very polite.
basic
Our daughter just graduated from college last month.
natural
Do you want to meet my daughter this weekend?
natural
Their youngest daughter is getting married next year.
natural
My daughter loves to read books.
basic