son
word
/ˈsən/
SUHN
/sˈʌn/
SUN
Definition
A male child in relation to his parents; a boy or man considered as a child of his mother or father.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in family contexts to specify male children. Not used for adopted children unless specifically stated. Often appears in expressions like 'only son' or 'eldest son'.
Spanish: hijoPortuguese (BR): filhoPortuguese (PT): filhoChinese (Simplified): 儿子Chinese (Traditional): 兒子Hindi: पुत्रArabic: ابنBengali: পুত্র - ছেলেRussian: сынJapanese: 息子Vietnamese: con traiKorean: 아들Turkish: oğulUrdu: بیٹاIndonesian: anak laki-laki
Example Sentences
My son is five years old.
basic
Her son goes to the local school.
basic
They have one son and two daughters.
basic
My son just started his first job last week.
natural
I’m so proud of my son for graduating college.
natural
Their oldest son will inherit the family business.
natural