Also means
great-grandson
Usage Note
Urenkel means a grandchild's child. The prefix Ur- in German family terms signals one generation further back or forward: Urgroßvater (great-grandfather), Urenkelin (great-granddaughter).
Examples
"Die 90-jährige Jubilarin freute sich, ihre Urenkel zu sehen."
Natural Translation
The 90-year-old celebrant was happy to see her great-grandchildren.
Literal Translation
The 90-year-old jubilarian rejoiced to see her great-grandchildren.
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