kindkinderen

Kindkinderen is a Dutch term that may be used to refer to grandchildren—the children of one’s own children. It is not a standard or widely recognized word in everyday Dutch. The conventional term for grandchildren is kleinkinderen (singular: kleinkind).

The form kindkinderen appears to be a playful or informal neologism, created by combining the base word kind (child) with kinderen (children). Such repetition or compounding is sometimes used in informal speech to emphasize generational ties or to add a light, affectionate tone. Because it is not part of standard usage, it is mostly found in casual conversation, family anecdotes, or creative writing rather than official or academic contexts.

Usage notes and variants: In most formal writing, and in dictionaries, kleinkinderen is the appropriate term. Kindkinderen may be used deliberately for humorous effect, in poetry, or in social media posts where speakers experiment with language. Its acceptability depends on the audience and the speaker’s intent; it should be avoided in formal or technical texts.

See also: kleinkind, kleinkinderen.