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"Granddaughter" in German: Enkelin
die Enkelin
Granddaughter in German is die Enkelin. Grandson is der Enkel. Grandparents often say meine Enkelin with clear pride.
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How to pronounce Enkelin
Say it
EN-kel-in
/ˈɛŋklɪn/
EN-kel-in. Soft final -in. Feminine: die Enkelin.
"Granddaughter" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Enkelin | granddaughter Female grandchild. | Female grandchild. |
| meine Enkelin | my granddaughter Possessive. | Possessive. |
| die Enkelinnen | granddaughters Plural. | Plural. |
| Enkelkind | grandchild Gender-neutral option. | Gender-neutral option. |
How to use Enkelin in real life
- 1Family visit
Meine Enkelin schläft noch im Kinderwagen.
My granddaughter is still sleeping in the stroller.
Meine Enkelin.
- 2School news
Ihre Enkelin hat heute ein Lied gesungen.
Your granddaughter sang a song today.
Ihre Enkelin.
- 3Photo album
Das Foto zeigt meine Enkelin am See.
The photo shows my granddaughter at the lake.
Photo caption talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with Enkelin
Incorrect: der Enkelin
Correct: die Enkelin
Enkelin is feminine.
Incorrect: mein Enkel (for a girl)
Correct: meine Enkelin
Use Enkelin for a granddaughter.
Good to know
Enkelin is everyday family vocabulary. Phone photo shares of die Enkelin are a classic grandparents' move over coffee.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Park bench chat
ChatPal
Ist das deine Enkelin auf dem Foto?
Is that your granddaughter in the photo?
You
Ja, meine Enkelin wird bald fünf.
Yes, my granddaughter turns five soon.
ChatPal
Süß. Kommt die Enkelin oft vorbei?
Cute. Does the granddaughter visit often?
You
Jeden Sonntag. Meine Enkelin liebt Waffeln.
Every Sunday. My granddaughter loves waffles.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in German
Granddaughter vs grandson?
Die Enkelin / der Enkel.
Plural?
Die Enkelinnen.
Gender-neutral?
Das Enkelkind.
Gender of Enkelin?
Feminine: die Enkelin.
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