kleinzoon
/ˈklɛi̯n.zoːn/masculine
The English word 'grandson' is translated into Dutch as kleinzoon.
kleinzoon is a masculine noun 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 plural form of kleinzoon is kleinzoons. You can also use the diminutive form kleinzoontje to refer to a little grandson, which is often used to express affection.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklɛi̯n.zoːn/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'grand' to denote a larger generation, Dutch uses klein meaning 'small' to describe a kleinzoon.
- The term kleinzoon is a literal calque of the French phrase petit-fils, meaning 'small son'.
- Dutch speakers frequently use the diminutive kleinzoontje even for adult grandsons to express emotional warmth or a familial bond.
Examples in context
- Waar is uw kleinzoon?Where's your grandson?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's kleinzoon.Tatoeba #7455472 by MarijnKp, translation #7453442 by CK
- Ik ben Toms kleinzoon.I'm Tom's grandson.This sentence is useful for stating your relationship as a kleinzoon.Tatoeba #13268730 by PaulP, translation #8398812 by CK
- Zijn kleinzoon is te zwaar.His grandson is too heavy.This sentence is useful for describing the weight of a kleinzoon.Tatoeba #12937717 by Tom9358, translation #12937718 by Tom9358
- Mijn lieve kleinzoonMy dear grandson
- Kom hier, kleinzoonlief!Come here, dearest grandson!
- Mijn kleine kleinzoonMy little grandson
- Gefeliciteerd met jouw verjaardag, mijn kleinzoon! Ik hoop dat je een geweldige dag hebt!Happy birthday, my grandson! I hope you have a fantastic day!
- Wat ben jij toch een slim kleinzoonlief. Ik ben trots op je!You're such a clever grandson. I'm proud of you!
- Kom eens hier, mijn kleine kleinzoon. Oma heeft iets leuks voor je!Come here, my little grandson. Grandma has something fun for you!
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daan and Sophie are looking at a family photo.
- DaanKijk, dit is mijn kleinzoon.Look, this is my grandson.
- SophieWat een schattige kleinzoon!What a cute grandson!
- DaanJa, hij lijkt op mij.Yes, he looks like me.
- SophieHij heeft jouw ogen.He has your eyes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandson” translations and entries kleinzoon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kleinzoon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
