Enkel
grandchild / grandson
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛŋkl̩/
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Cultural Note
Enkel can mean both 'grandson' (singular masculine) and 'grandchildren' (plural). The feminine form is Enkelin (granddaughter). The plural Enkel or Enkelkinder is used for grandchildren of mixed or unspecified gender.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie hat fünf Enkel.
She has five grandchildren.
Der Enkel besucht seine Großmutter im Pflegeheim.
The grandson visits his grandmother in the care home.