Großnichte

Großnichte is a German term that translates to grandniece in English. It refers to the daughter of one's niece or nephew. Therefore, a Großnichte is the granddaughter of one's sibling. In simpler terms, if your sibling has a child, that child is your niece or nephew. If your niece or nephew then has a daughter, that daughter is your Großnichte. This relationship defines a second-degree collateral relative. The male equivalent is Großneffe, which means grandnephew. The term is used within family structures to specify generational connections. Understanding these kinship terms is important in genealogical research and in defining familial relationships within German-speaking cultures.