kız torun
/kɯz toɾun/from spelling rules
The Turkish word for granddaughter is kız torun. Wiktionary also lists torun.
Meaning: daughter of someone’s child (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| kız torun | /kɯz toɾun/ (from spelling rules) |
| torun | /toˈɾun/ |
Use this term to refer specifically to the daughter of someone’s child.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase kız torun is composed of kız (girl/daughter) and torun (grandchild).
Which one should you use?
The word torun is gender-neutral and can mean either granddaughter or grandson.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add the suffix -lar to the end of torun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kɯz toɾun/. The /k/ sound is like the [c] in core, the /ɯ/ sound is somewhat like the [o] in ribbon, the /z/ sound is like the [z] in zone, the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in AmE atom, the /u/ sound is like the [oo] in cool and the /n/ sound is like the [n] in not.
Did you know?
- In some Turkic languages related to Turkish, such as Kazakh, the root of torun is still used to mean 'piglet'.
Examples in context
- Bu Nina, senin torunun.This is Nina, your granddaughter.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a torun.Tatoeba #4751298 by duran, translation #1635447 by Amastan
- Kız torunum daha bir bebek.My granddaughter is still a baby.This sentence is useful for describing a kız torun.Tatoeba #12752974 by deyta, translation #12751978 by CK
- Torunumuz iki gün önce doğdu.Our granddaughter was born two days ago.This sentence is useful for announcing the birth of a torun.Tatoeba #5605166 by deyta, translation #5604799 by marcj794
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Example conversation
Selin and Emre are looking at a family photo album.
- SelinSelin'in bir kız torunu var mı?Does Selin have a granddaughter?
- EmreEvet, kız torunu çok tatlı bir çocuk.Yes, her granddaughter is a very sweet child.
- SelinKız torunuyla vakit geçirmeyi çok seviyor.She loves spending time with her granddaughter.
- EmreKesinlikle, onlar birbirlerini çok seviyorlar.Definitely, they love each other very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granddaughter” translations and entries torun, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kız, torun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
