внук
vnuk[vnuk]masculine
The Russian word for grandson is внук (vnuk). Wiktionary also lists внучо́к (vnučók).
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| внук | vnuk | [vnuk] (narrow) | masculine |
| внучо́к | vnučók | diminutive, masculine |
The term refers to the son of one's child.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form внук is the standard term, while the diminutive form внучо́к is used specifically to express affection or endearment toward a grandson.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
внучо́к is an informal and affectionate version used when speaking to or about a grandson with endearment. The term Внучек is also an informal way to say grandson.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form for granddaughter is внучка. To refer to multiple grandsons or a mixed group of grandsons and granddaughters, use the plural form внуки.
How do you pronounce it?
vnuk
Did you know?
- The word внук shares a deep linguistic root with the word внутрь, which means 'inside' or 'into'.
- In many older Russian folk tales, a character might be referred to as an внук even if the genealogical connection is distant, emphasizing a symbolic generational bond.
- While внуки usually means 'grandsons', it is the standard way to say 'grandchildren' regardless of gender if at least one grandson is in the group.
Examples in context
- Том внук Мэри.Tom is Mary's grandson.This sentence shows how to identify a person as Mary's внук.Tatoeba #5482967 by Wezel, translation #1028540 by CK
- У вас есть внук?Do you have a grandson?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a внук.Tatoeba #12303124 by marafon, translation #12303001 by ddnktr
- У него есть внук.He has a grandson.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has a внук.Tatoeba #8749246 by marafon, translation #8479983 by CH
- Мой внук очень умныйMy grandson is very smart.
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two neighbors are talking about their families in a park.
- Александр AleksandrВаш первый внук уже пошёл в школу?Vash pervyy vnuk uzhe poshyol v shkolu?Has your first grandson already started school?
- Ольга OlgaДа, мой внук учится в первом классе.Da, moy vnuk uchitsya v pervom klasse.Yes, my grandson is in the first grade.
- Александр AleksandrЭто замечательно, поздравляю вас!Eto zamechatel'no, pozdravlyayu vas!That is wonderful, congratulations!
- Ольга OlgaСпасибо, Александр.Spasibo, Aleksandr.Thank you, Alexander.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandson” translations and entries внук, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
