Grandchild: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ๐ผ
grandchild
[ หษกrรฆndสงaษชld ]
family relation
A grandchild is the child of a person's son or daughter. This term refers to the second generation of descendants, below a grandparent. Grandchildren can have a significant emotional bond with their grandparents, often enjoying special relationships built over time. They may participate in activities together, share stories, and create lasting memories.
Examples of usage
- My grandfather has five grandchildren.
- The children loved visiting their grandparents and playing with their grandchildren.
- She often attends her grandchildren's school events.
- Grandchildren can provide joy and companionship to older adults.
Translations
Translations of the word "grandchild" in other languages:
๐ต๐น neto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Enkel
๐ฎ๐ฉ cucu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฝัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wnuk
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญซ (ใพใ)
- ๅญซๅจ (ใพใใใใ)
- ๅญซๆฏๅญ (ใพใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท petit-fils
๐ช๐ธ nieto
๐น๐ท torun
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vnuk
๐ธ๐ฐ vnuk
๐จ๐ณ ๅญๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ vnuk
๐ฎ๐ธ barnabarn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะผะตัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แจแแแแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษvษ
- nษvษ qฤฑzฤฑ
- nษvษ oฤlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ nieto
Etymology
The word 'grandchild' has its roots in the Old French word 'petit-fils' (meaning little son) and was derived from the Latin 'nepos', which means grandson or descendant. The prefix 'grand-' originates from the Latin word 'grandis', meaning 'great' or 'large', which is used in English to denote a generation that is higher than the parent. It indicates a familial connection to a preceding generation. The use of 'grand' in family terms emerged in the English language around the 15th century as society began to place greater emphasis on lineage and heritage. Grandchildren hold a special place in family trees and social structures, reflecting the continuity of family connections across generations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,553, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18553 grandchild
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- 18555 sheathing
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