Urenkel

great-grandchild

noun OOR-eng-kel Rare

Also means

great-grandson

Usage Note

Urenkel means a grandchild's child. The prefix Ur- in German family terms signals one generation further back or forward: Urgroßvater (great-grandfather), Urenkelin (great-granddaughter).

Examples

"Die 90-jährige Jubilarin freute sich, ihre Urenkel zu sehen."

Natural Translation

The 90-year-old celebrant was happy to see her great-grandchildren.

Literal Translation

The 90-year-old jubilarian rejoiced to see her great-grandchildren.

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