NOUN
derEnkel/ˈɛŋkl̩/grandson; grandchild (male)
Enkel is a German noun that means grandson or grandchild (male). It is pronounced /ˈɛŋkl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Enkel".
Definitions
1.son of one's child; male grandchild(family)
a.male grandchild
Mein Enkel besucht mich jedes Wochenende.—My grandson visits me every weekend.
2.descendant a generation below; grandchild (sometimes gender-neutral in plural or generic contexts)(general, often plural)
a.grandchild (generic in plural)
Meine Enkel spielen im Garten.—My grandchildren are playing in the garden.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Enkel | die Enkel |
| Genitive | des Enkels | der Enkel |
| Dative | dem Enkel | den Enkeln |
| Accusative | den Enkel | die Enkel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Enkel" mean in English?
- "Enkel" means grandson or grandchild (male). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Enkel"?
- "Enkel" is pronounced /ˈɛŋkl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Enkel" der, die, or das?
- "Enkel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Enkel"?
- The plural of "Enkel" is "Enkel".
- What part of speech is "Enkel"?
- "Enkel" is a noun in German.
