son
UK: sʌn | US: sʌn
n. a male child or offspring in relation to their parent(s)
n. (archaic or poetic) a term of endearment or familiarity for a younger male
n. (religious) a title used for Jesus Christ (e.g., "Son of God")
The word "son" traces back to Old English sunu, derived from Proto-Germanic sunuz, which itself originates from Proto-Indo-European suHnús (meaning "son"). This root is shared across many Indo-European languages (e.g., Sanskrit sūnúḥ, Greek huiós, Latin filius). The word has retained its core meaning of "male offspring" throughout its evolution, with minimal phonetic or semantic shifts.
Their eldest son just started university.
"Be brave, my son," the king whispered.
In the Bible, Jesus is referred to as the Son of Man.
He’s the son of a famous musician.
The couple celebrated the birth of their first son.