ett barnbarn
Meaning
a grandchild (the child of one's child)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett barnbarn |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | barnbarnet |
| Plural, indefinite | barnbarn |
| Plural, definite | barnbarnen |
barnbarn is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort barnbarn, det stora barnbarnet. Check another noun
Practise barnbarn
1 / 2Is it en barnbarn or ett barnbarn?
Questions
What does barnbarn mean in English?
barnbarn means “a grandchild (the child of one's child)”.
Is it en barnbarn or ett barnbarn?
It is ett barnbarn, and “the a grandchild” is barnbarnet.
What is the plural of barnbarn?
barnbarn doesn't change in the plural: ett barnbarn, två barnbarn (definite: barnbarnen).
Origin
From barn + barn.
Nearby common words
barnbarn is number 2,585 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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