εγγονός
engonós/eŋ.ɡoˈnos/masculine
The Greek word for "grandson" is εγγονός (engonós).
εγγονός is a masculine noun used to refer to the son of one's child. For example, Ο εγγονός μου means "my grandson".
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form εγγονός has the plural εγγονοί for "grandsons". If you are referring to a female child (granddaughter), use the feminine form εγγονή.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /eŋ.ɡoˈnos/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable: engonós.
Did you know?
- While εγγονός is the formal term, many Greek families use the affectionate term εγγονάκι to refer to a grandson regardless of his age.
- In ancient times, the root of εγγονός also meant 'near' or 'close', reflecting how a grandson is 'near' in the family line.
- If you want to say 'great-grandson', you simply add the prefix απο to the word, creating αποεγγονός.
Examples in context
- Ο εγγονός μου κλαίει πολύ δυνατά.My grandson cries very loud.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a grandson's actions with εγγονός.Tatoeba #3002448 by mululatv, translation #2946854 by astyng
- Είσαι ο εγγονός μου.You are my grandson.This sentence shows how to identify someone as your grandson using εγγονός.Tatoeba #11130536 by carlosalberto, translation #11130519 by carlosalberto
- Ο Τομ είναι εγγονός της Μαίρης.Tom is Mary's grandson.This sentence demonstrates how to express a relationship between people using εγγονός.Tatoeba #11277045 by carlosalberto, translation #1028540 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria shows a photo of her family to Kostas.
- Μαρία MariaΚοίτα, αυτός είναι ο εγγονός μου.Koíta, aftós eínai o engonós mou.Look, this is my grandson.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ χαριτωμένος!Eínai polý charitoménos!He is very cute!
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι ο πρώτος εγγονός μου.Eínai o prótos engonós mou.He is my first grandson.
- Κώστας KostasΠόσο τυχερή είσαι, Μαρία.Póso tycherí eísai, María.How lucky you are, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandson” translations and entries εγγονός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εγγονός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
