حفيد
hafid
The Arabic word for grandson is حفيد (hafid).
The term is used to refer to the son of one's child.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is حفيد.
How do you pronounce it?
hafid
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the word حفيد is used for both a grandson and a great-grandson, as there is no unique single word for each subsequent generation of descendants.
- While حفيد is the formal term, in many regions, people prefer to use the phrase 'son of my son' or 'son of my daughter' to avoid any ambiguity. This emphasis on the specific lineage is a common cultural way to express pride in one's progeny.
- In some poetic traditions, referring to a grandson can be a way to discuss the concept of 'legacy' or 'immortality'. The grandson represents the living proof of a person's earthly impact.
Examples in context
- هو حفيده.That's his grandson.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to identify a grandson using the form حفيد.Tatoeba #11609270 by dididodo, translation #8319178 by Amastan
- أين حفيدك؟ayna hafiduka?Where is your grandson?
Example conversation
Layla is showing a photo to Ahmed.
- ليلى Laylaانظر يا أحمد، هذا حفيد ليلى.unzur ya ahmad, hadha hafeed layla.Look Ahmed, this is Layla's grandson.
- أحمد Ahmedإنه جميل جداً!innahu jameel jiddan!He is very beautiful!
- ليلى Laylaشكراً، هو حفيد ذكي أيضاً.shukran, huwa hafeed dhaki ay-dan.Thank you, he is a smart grandson too.
- أحمد Ahmedالله يحفظه.allahu yahfadhuh.May God protect him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
