nepoată
granddaughter / niece
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/neˈpo̯a.tə/
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Cultural Note
Like 'nepot,' the word 'nepoată' serves double duty for both granddaughter and niece. Romanian grandparents often have an especially tender relationship with their granddaughters, and the diminutive 'nepoțica' is used as a term of endearment.
📝 Example Sentences
Nepoata mea seamănă cu bunica.
My granddaughter looks like her grandmother.
Am o nepoată foarte drăguță.
I have a very cute niece.
Nepoata lor studiază în străinătate.
Their granddaughter studies abroad.