granddaughter
word
/ˈɡɹænˌdɔtɝ/
GRAN-daw-tur
/ɡɹˈændɔːtɐ/
GRAN-daw-tuh
Definition
Your granddaughter is the daughter of your son or daughter. It is a family word used for a girl in the next generation after your children.
Usage & Nuances
Used in family contexts and everyday speech. In British English and American English, 'granddaughter' is neutral and common; in casual speech, people may also say 'my granddaughter' with a name or age. Do not confuse it with 'niece' or 'daughter'.
Spanish: nietaPortuguese (BR): netaPortuguese (PT): netaChinese (Simplified): 孙女 - 外孙女Chinese (Traditional): 孫女 - 外孫女Hindi: पोती - नातिनArabic: حفيدةBengali: নাতনিRussian: внучкаJapanese: 孫娘 - 孫女Vietnamese: cháu gái (nội/ngoại)Korean: 손녀Turkish: torun (kız)Urdu: پوتی - نواسیIndonesian: cucu perempuan
Example Sentences
My granddaughter is five years old.
basic
Their granddaughter lives in another city.
basic
He showed me a photo of his granddaughter.
basic
We’re flying out next weekend to meet our new granddaughter.
natural
His granddaughter calls him every Sunday, no matter how busy she is.
natural
She lights up whenever someone asks about her granddaughter.
natural