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Grandchild: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandchild

 

[ หˆษกrรฆndสงaษชld ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น neto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cucu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฝัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wnuk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญซ (ใพใ”)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit-fils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nieto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท torun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญููŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnuk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnuk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ™ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vnuk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barnabarn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะผะตั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™vษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.