εγγονή
engoní/eŋ.ɡoˈni/feminine
The Greek word for granddaughter is εγγονή (engoní).
εγγονή refers to the daughter of someone's child. The word εγγονή is used for both granddaughter and grandson, with the gender being determined by the article used.
Meaning: daughter of someone’s child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word εγγονή is feminine. To specify the noun as a granddaughter, use the feminine article η (i), as in η εγγονή (the granddaughter). The genitive singular form for a granddaughter is της εγγονής.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /eŋ.ɡoˈni/. The stress is on the third syllable: engoní.
Did you know?
- The word εγγονή shares an ancient connection to the concept of being 'near' or 'close', reflecting the familial closeness of a grandchild.
- In Greek culture, the relationship between a grandparent and εγγονή is often viewed as a special bond of 'spoiling', as grandparents traditionally provide a more indulgent environment than parents.
- While εγγονή means granddaughter, adding the suffix -ούλα to create εγγονούλα changes the word into a term of deep affection and tenderness.
Examples in context
- Έχω μια υγιή εγγονή.Echo mia iyhi engoni.I have a healthy granddaughter.
- Η εγγονή του είναι φοιτήτρια.I engoni tou ine foititria.His granddaughter is a student.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is showing a photo to Nikos.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚοίτα, αυτή είναι η εγγονή μου.Koita, afti einai i engoni mou.Look, this is my granddaughter.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πολύ όμορφη, Κυριάκη!Einai poly omorfi, Kyriaki!She is very beautiful, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣ' ευχαριστώ, είναι πέντε χρονών.S' efcharisto, einai pente chronon.Thank you, she is five years old.
- Νίκος NikosΜοιάζει πολύ μαζί σου.Moiazei poly mazi sou.She looks a lot like you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granddaughter” translations and entries εγγονή, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
