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English to Swedish translations [PRO]
Other / kindred | | English term or phrase: great grandson | | term denominating kindred: grandson/daughter, great grandson/granddaughter/grandchildren |
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| | barnbarnsbarn | Explanation:
in the general case we do not specify gender of the child.
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-09-20 10:28:19 GMT)
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You could say sonsonson, sondotterson, etc. if you refer to a specific person or a specific gender chain combination. (starting with the gender of the first generation and ending with the youngest generation)
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-09-20 10:31:36 GMT)
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meaning, all three of: great grandson/granddaughter/grandchildren are covered by barnbarnsbarn |
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3 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +6 barnbarnsbarn
Explanation:
in the general case we do not specify gender of the child.
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-09-20 10:28:19 GMT)
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You could say sonsonson, sondotterson, etc. if you refer to a specific person or a specific gender chain combination. (starting with the gender of the first generation and ending with the youngest generation)
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-09-20 10:31:36 GMT)
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meaning, all three of: great grandson/granddaughter/grandchildren are covered by barnbarnsbarn
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