Urenkel
great-grandchild
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈuːɐ̯ˌɛŋkl̩/
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Cultural Note
The prefix 'Ur-' in German indicates one further generation back or forward. So Urgroßeltern are great-grandparents, and Ururenkel would be great-great-grandchildren. Germany's aging population means that four-generation families are becoming more common.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie hat das Glück, ihre Urenkel zu kennen.
She has the fortune of knowing her great-grandchildren.
Der Urenkel trägt den gleichen Namen wie sein Urgroßvater.
The great-grandchild bears the same name as his great-grandfather.