wnuczka
/ˈvnut͡ʂ.ka/feminine
The Polish word for granddaughter is wnuczka.
wnuczka refers to the daughter of someone’s child.
Meaning: daughter of someone’s child (noun)
Which one should you use?
While wnuczka is the standard term, you may encounter the informal diminutive forms wnusia and wnuśka, which are used to express endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is wnuczki. Depending on the role in a sentence, the form changes: use wnuczkę when the granddaughter is the direct object (for example, in 'I see my granddaughter') and use wnuczce when you are giving something to or doing something for her.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈvnutʂ.ka/. It has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word wnuk is used as a collective term for grandchildren, regardless of their gender, if a speaker is referring to them as a group.
- Polish uses the diminutive wnusia not just for young children, but often for adult granddaughters to express a deep emotional bond.
- While wnuczka is the standard term, using the diminutive wnuśka in a formal setting, such as a professional introduction, would be considered quite jarring and overly intimate.
Examples in context
- Cieszę się, że moja wnuczka przyjechała z wizytą.I am glad my granddaughter came to visit.
- Moja wnuczka jest bardzo uzdolniona w sztuce.My granddaughter is very talented in art.
- Daruję mojej wnuczce tę specjalną bransoletkę z okazji urodzin.I am giving my granddaughter this special bracelet for her birthday.
- Moja wnusia uwielbia, kiedy czytam do niej bajki.My granddaughter loves it when I read her fairy tales.
- Wnusia jest najlepszą przyjaciółką mojej córki.My granddaughter is my daughter's best friend.
- Wnuśka, czy mogłabyś dla mnie narysować piękny obrazek?Granddaughter, could you draw a beautiful picture for me?
- Moja wnuczka idzie do szkoły.My granddaughter is going to school.
- Ta mała wnuczka jest bardzo śmieszna.This little granddaughter is very funny.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Tomasz are talking about their family at a park.
- AgnieszkaTwoja wnuczka bawi się świetnie.Your granddaughter is having a great time.
- TomaszTak, Agnieszka, ona uwielbia ten plac zabaw.Yes, Agnieszka, she loves this playground.
- AgnieszkaMa bardzo radosną energię.She has very joyful energy.
- TomaszTo prawda, jest bardzo wesoła.That is true, she is very cheerful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granddaughter” translations and entries wnuczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
