kleindochter
/ˈklɛi̯nˌdɔx.tər/feminine
The Dutch word for granddaughter is kleindochter.
kleindochter is a noun used to describe the daughter of someone's child.
Meaning: daughter of someone’s child (noun)
Which one should you use?
While kleindochter refers specifically to a granddaughter, the term for a grandson is kleinzoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add -s to the end of the word to get kleindochters.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈklɛi̯nˌdɔx.tər/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Dutch, the adjective klein means 'small' rather than 'grand', which is the opposite of the English logic for kleindochter.
- While kleindochter is the formal term, Dutch grandparents often use affectionate diminutive nicknames for their granddaughters that involve adding -tje to the end of a name.
- The word kleindochter is a literal translation of the French phrase petite-fille, which means 'small daughter'.
Examples in context
- Waar is uw kleindochter?Where's your granddaughter?This sentence shows how to ask about someone's granddaughter using kleindochter.Tatoeba #9341849 by megamanenm, translation #7467273 by CK
- Ik moet mijn kleindochter spreken.I need to speak with my granddaughter.This sentence illustrates a need to speak with one's granddaughter using kleindochter.Tatoeba #11089175 by doemaar14, translation #9700513 by Nylez
- De dochter van een kind is een kleindochter.The daughter of a child is a granddaughter.This sentence provides a definition of a granddaughter using kleindochter.Tatoeba #6176950 by RobinvanderVliet, translation #6176946 by RobinvanderVliet
- Mijn kleindochter is heel slimMy granddaughter is very smart
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Lucas are looking at old family photographs.
- SophieWie is dit kleine meisje op de foto?Who is this little girl in the photo?
- LucasDat is mijn kleindochter, Lotte.That is my granddaughter, Lotte.
- SophieWat een schattige kleindochter heb je!What a cute granddaughter you have!
- LucasDank je, ze lijkt erg op haar moeder.Thank you, she looks a lot like her mother.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granddaughter” translations and entries kleindochter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kleindochter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
