Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der enkel

Translation (Übersetzung) grandchild
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈɛŋkl̩]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary family people relationships
Enkel refers to both grandson and granddaughter. The gender is masculine (der Enkel) but can be used for both genders. For granddaughter specifically, use 'Enkelin'.

enkel - German Nouns - enkel Meaning - enkel Translation - enkel Nouns Examples

enkel is a German Nouns

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enkel Examples (Beispiele) in English

enkel examples with English translations. See how to use enkel in sentences. enkel example sentences in English below.

Mein Enkel ist fünf Jahre alt.
My grandchild is five years old.
Family description
Die Enkel besuchen ihre Großeltern.
The grandchildren visit their grandparents.
Family activities
Er ist der Enkel von Frau Schmidt.
He is Mrs. Schmidt's grandson.
Identifying relationships

enkel Word Family - enkel Related Words - enkel Family Members

enkel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

enkel word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn enkel family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore enkel related words and expand your German vocabulary.

parent (Eltern)
Eltern
Meaning: parents
Example: Die Eltern des Enkels.
Noun
grandparent (Großeltern)
Großeltern
Meaning: grandparents
Example: Die Großeltern lieben ihren Enkel.
Noun
sibling (Geschwister)
Geschwister
Meaning: siblings
Example: Der Enkel und seine Geschwister.
Noun
child (Kind)
Kind
Meaning: child
Example: Das Kind wird später ein Enkel sein.
Noun

enkel Usage - enkel Collocations - enkel Idioms - enkel Synonyms - enkel Antonyms

enkel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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enkel Collocations (Kollokationen)

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mein Enkel
my grandchild
High frequency
kleiner Enkel
little grandchild
High frequency
Enkel besuchen
visit grandchildren
High frequency
Enkel und Enkelin
grandson and granddaughter
Medium frequency
stolzer Enkel
proud grandchild
Medium frequency
Enkelkind
grandchild
High frequency
Enkel werden
become a grandchild
Low frequency
Enkel erzählen
tell grandchildren
Medium frequency

enkel Idioms (Redewendungen)

enkel idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing enkel with meanings and explanations. Master enkel expressions used in everyday German.

Wie der Großvater, so der Enkel
Like grandfather, like grandson
The grandson resembles the grandfather in character or behavior.
Enkel des Hauses
grandchild of the house
A grandchild who frequently visits or lives with grandparents.
Enkelgeneration
grandchild generation
Refers to the generation of grandchildren in a family.

enkel Synonyms (Synonyme)

enkel synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for enkel and expand your German vocabulary. Learn enkel similar words and their usage.

Enkelkind
Meaning: grandchild
High similarity
Nachkomme
Meaning: descendant
Medium similarity
Enkelsohn
Meaning: grandson
High similarity
Enkeltochter
Meaning: granddaughter
High similarity
Urenkel
Meaning: great-grandchild
Low similarity

enkel Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Großeltern
Meaning: grandparents
Eltern
Meaning: parents
Urgroßeltern
Meaning: great-grandparents

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enkel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

enkel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to enkel. Explore enkel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn enkel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Familie Generation Verwandtschaft Nachwuchs Kind

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