wnuk
/ˈvnuk/masculine, person
The Polish word for grandson is wnuk. Wiktionary also lists wnuczek.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| wnuk | /ˈvnuk/ | masculine, person |
| wnuczek | /ˈvnu.t͡ʂɛk/ | diminutive, masculine, person |
The term is used to refer to the son of one's child.
Which one should you use?
While wnuk is the standard term, wnuczek is a diminutive used to express affection or to refer to a young grandson.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the grandson is the direct object of a verb like 'to have' (mieć), the form changes from wnuk to wnuka.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvnuk/
Did you know?
- The prefix pra- used in prawnuk for 'great-grandson' can be stacked to describe even further generations, such as praprawnuk for a great-great-grandson.
- While wnuk is the standard noun, the diminutive wnuczek is so culturally embedded that it can be used as a term of endearment even for a grown man.
- While wnuk refers to a grandson, the term wnuki is the most common way for a grandparent to say 'my grandchildren' regardless of the mix of grandsons and granddaughters.
Examples in context
- Gdzie jest twój wnuk?Where's your grandson?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a grandson.Tatoeba #8809779 by digitcrusher, translation #7453442 by CK
- Tom ma wnuka w Bostonie.Tom has a grandson in Boston.This sentence shows how to use the accusative form wnuka when describing possession.Tatoeba #12044146 by jimbojim, translation #6268108 by CK
- Mój wnuk jest jeszcze dzieckiem.My grandson is still a baby.This sentence describes a grandson's current age using wnuk.Tatoeba #814631 by zipangu, translation #814624 by brauliobezerra
- Przyjechałem, aby odwiedzić mojego wnuka.I came to visit my grandson.
- Zachęcamy wszystkich wnuków, aby dołączyli do naszej rodziny na niedzielnym obiedzie.We encourage all the grandsons to join our family for Sunday dinner.
- Chodź, wnuczku, pokażę ci, jak zbudować piaskowy zamek!Come on, grandson, I'll show you how to build a sandcastle!
- Wszyscy moi wnuczkowie są dla mnie ogromnym źródłem radości.All my grandsons are a tremendous source of joy for me.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two neighbors are chatting near a park bench.
- KatarzynaCzy to jest twój wnuk?Is that your grandson?
- PawełTak, to mój wnuk, Marcin.Yes, this is my grandson, Marcin.
- KatarzynaOn jest bardzo wysoki.He is very tall.
- PawełDziękuję, on szybko rośnie.Thank you, he is growing fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandson” translations and entries wnuk, wnuczek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
