grandchild
word
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 youngest grandchild just started school this year.
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My grandchild is coming to visit this weekend.
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She has one son and one grandchild.
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Every summer, they travel to see their grandchild.
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It's the best feeling when my grandchild gives me a big hug.
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Whenever my grandchild visits, the house is full of laughter.
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