Usage Note
Enkelin is the feminine form of Enkel (grandson/grandchild). The gender-neutral plural Enkelkinder is increasingly preferred in official and media language, while Enkelin remains fully standard for a female grandchild.
Examples
"Die Großmutter liest ihrer Enkelin jeden Abend eine Geschichte vor."
Natural Translation
The grandmother reads her granddaughter a story every evening.
Literal Translation
The grandmother reads to her granddaughter every evening a story.
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