נכד
nekhed
The Hebrew word for grandson is נכד (nekhed).
נכד is a noun used to describe the son of one's child.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form for granddaughter is נכדה. The plural form נכדים can mean either grandsons or a mixed group of grandchildren. You can also add suffixes to the root to show possession: נכדי means 'my grandson', נכדך means 'your grandson' when addressing a male and נכדו means 'his grandson'.
How do you pronounce it?
nekhed
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, there is no single word for 'great-grandson'. To express this, speakers use נין, a distinct word that refers specifically to the third generation of descendants.
- In Jewish tradition, the 'blessing of the grandchildren' is a culturally significant moment, often occurring when a נכד reaches a milestone like a Bar Mitzvah, reflecting the high value placed on lineage.
- In modern Hebrew, the term נכדים is often used to refer to grandchildren in general, but in Biblical Hebrew, it could refer to any descendant, including great-grandchildren and distant offspring.
Examples in context
- נכדי הוא הבן של בני.My grandson is the son of my son.This sentence is useful for defining the relationship of a נכד to a son.Tatoeba #1459705 by Eldad, translation #1458229 by Espi
- נכדי בכה בקול רם מאד.My grandson cries very loud.This sentence is useful for describing the actions of a נכד.Tatoeba #6046090 by fekundulo, translation #2946854 by astyng
- נכדי אוהב את האגדה על שלגיה.My grandson loves the story of Snow White.This sentence is useful for describing the interests of a נכד.Tatoeba #3715339 by fekundulo, translation #3963974 by AlanF_US
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Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
