Son
Definition
Son is a noun referring to a male child in relation to his parents or to a male descendant in a broader familial or cultural context.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʌn/
- Respelling: SUN
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʌn/
- Respelling: SUN
Etymology
The word "son" derives from the Old English "sunu," which traces back to Proto-Germanic "*sunuz" and Proto-Indo-European "*suHnús," meaning "son" or "male descendant." It has retained a similar meaning across Germanic languages and has been used in English since its earliest forms.
Derivatives
- Sonship (noun)
- Grandson (noun)
- Stepson (noun)
- Sonny (noun, diminutive)
- Sonsy (adjective, rare)
Synonyms
- Boy
- Offspring
- Descendant
Antonyms
- Daughter
- Parent
- Ancestor
Usage
The word "son" is commonly used in familial, cultural, and religious contexts. For example, "My son is starting school next year," or "He was considered a son of the nation due to his contributions."
Related Terms
- Daughter: A female child in relation to her parents.
- Child: A person’s offspring, regardless of gender.
- Heir: A person legally entitled to inherit property or titles.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A male child in relation to his parents: Refers to the biological or adopted male offspring of an individual or couple.
- Example: "They are proud of their son for his achievements."
- A male descendant or successor: Used to denote familial lineage or cultural inheritance.
- Example: "The son of a noble family inherited the title."
- A term of endearment or address: Sometimes used to address a younger male, particularly in informal or religious settings.
- Example: "Come here, son, and let me help you."
son
‘Son’ means a male child of one’s parents, like the boy depicted beneath the father and mother.
They are proud of their son for his achievements.
The son of a noble family inherited the title.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 儿子 (son)
- IPA: /ɻ̩ː t͡sz̩/
- Respelling: érzi
- 子 (son, also used in a more classical or formal context)
- IPA: /tsz̩/
- Respelling: zǐ
🇮🇳 Hindi
- बेटा (son)
- IPA: /beːʈaː/
- Respelling: beta
- पुत्र (son, used in a more classical or formal context)
- IPA: /put̪ɾ/
- Respelling: putra
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Hijo (son)
- IPA: /ˈixo/
- Respelling: hijo
- Vástago (son, literary or old-fashioned)
- IPA: /ˈbastago/
- Respelling: vástago
🇫🇷 French
- Fils (son)
- IPA: /fis/
- Respelling: fils
- Rejeton (offspring, can mean son but is less common)
- IPA: /ʁə.ʒə.tɔ̃/
- Respelling: rejeton
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- ابن (son)
- IPA: /ibn/
- Respelling: ibn
- ولد (child, can mean son)
- IPA: /walad/
- Respelling: walad
🇧🇩 Bengali
- ছেলে (son)
- IPA: /ʧʰe.le/
- Respelling: chele
- পুত্র (son, used in a more classical or formal context)
- IPA: /putro/
- Respelling: putro
🇷🇺 Russian
- Сын (son)
- IPA: /sɨn/
- Respelling: syn
- Отпрыск (offspring, can mean son but is less common)
- IPA: /ɐtˈprɨsk/
- Respelling: otprysk
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Filho (son)
- IPA: /ˈfiʎu/
- Respelling: filho
- Vástago (son, literary or old-fashioned)
- IPA: /ˈvastagu/
- Respelling: vástago
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Anak laki-laki (son)
- IPA: /anak ˈlakiˈlaki/
- Respelling: anak laki-laki
- Putra (son, formal)
- IPA: /putra/
- Respelling: putra
🇩🇪 German
- Sohn (son)
- IPA: /zoːn/
- Respelling: sohn
- Sprössling (offspring, can mean son but is less common)
- IPA: /ˈʃprɔsliŋ/
- Respelling: sprössling
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 息子 (son)
- IPA: /musʊ̥ko/
- Respelling: musuko
- 子 (child, can mean son)
- IPA: /ko/
- Respelling: ko
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Con trai (son)
- IPA: /kɔn˧ˀ˦ tʰaːj˧/
- Respelling: con trai
- Tử (son, classical or old-fashioned)
- IPA: /tɨ˧˥/
- Respelling: tử
🇰🇷 Korean
- 아들 (son)
- IPA: /a̠dɯl/
- Respelling: adeul
- 자식 (child, can mean son)
- IPA: /t͈ɕʰa̠ʃʰik̚/
- Respelling: jasik
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Oğul (Male Offspring)
- IPA: /oːɫ/
- Respelling: ol
- Son (End)
- IPA: /son/
- Respelling: son
🇵🇰 Urdu
- بیٹا (son)
- IPA: /beːʈaː/
- Respelling: beta
- پُتر (son, used in a more classical or formal context)
- IPA: /put̪ɾ/
- Respelling: putra
