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"Grandson" in German: Enkel
der Enkel
Grandson in German is der Enkel. Granddaughter is die Enkelin. Grandparents often say mein Enkel with obvious pride.
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How to pronounce Enkel
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EN-kell
/ˈɛŋkl̩/
EN-kell. Clear short e vowels. Masculine: der Enkel.
"Grandson" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Enkel | grandson Male grandchild. | Male grandchild. |
| mein Enkel | my grandson Possessive. | Possessive. |
| die Enkel | grandchildren (mixed/male) Plural form same as singular. | Plural form same as singular. |
| Enkelkind | grandchild Gender-neutral option. | Gender-neutral option. |
How to use Enkel in real life
- 1Grandparent chat
Mein Enkel kommt am Sonntag zu Besuch.
My grandson is coming to visit on Sunday.
Mein Enkel.
- 2Photo sharing
Das ist mein Enkel mit dem Fußball.
That's my grandson with the soccer ball.
Introducing a photo.
- 3School talk
Ihr Enkel liest schon ganze Bücher.
Your grandson already reads whole books.
Ihr Enkel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Enkel
Incorrect: die Enkel (for one boy)
Correct: der Enkel
One grandson is der Enkel; die Enkel is plural.
Incorrect: der Enkelin
Correct: die Enkelin
Female grandchild is die Enkelin.
Good to know
Enkel is warm everyday family vocabulary. Older speakers may show phone photos of der Enkel without much prompting. Enkelkinder covers mixed groups of grandchildren.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Coffee with a neighbor
ChatPal
Wie alt ist dein Enkel jetzt?
How old is your grandson now?
You
Mein Enkel wird im Mai acht.
My grandson turns eight in May.
ChatPal
Schön. Spielt der Enkel noch Fußball?
Nice. Does the grandson still play soccer?
You
Ja, mein Enkel trainiert zweimal die Woche.
Yes, my grandson trains twice a week.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandson" in German
Grandson vs granddaughter?
Der Enkel / die Enkelin.
Plural?
Die Enkel; for girls only, Enkelinnen.
Gender-neutral?
Das Enkelkind / die Enkelkinder.
Gender of Enkel?
Masculine: der Enkel.
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