Usage Note
Enkel (m) is the common word for a grandson or generically a grandchild. Enkelin is granddaughter; the plural Enkel covers grandchildren of any gender. Do not confuse with Onkel (uncle).
Examples
"Die Großeltern holen die Enkel jeden Freitagnachmittag vom Kindergarten ab."
Natural Translation
The grandparents collect the grandchildren from nursery every Friday afternoon.
Literal Translation
The grandparents fetch the grandchildren every Friday-afternoon from the nursery.
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