Kind
child
A neuter noun (das Kind) — one of the few words where the grammatical gender feels counterintuitive. Children are 'das' regardless of whether they're boys or girls. The plural is Kinder (no Umlaut needed).
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| das Kind | die Kinder | /kɪnt/ |
Example Sentences
Das Kind spielt im Garten.
The child is playing in the garden.
Wir haben zwei Kinder.
We have two children.
Die Kinder gehen in die Schule.
The children go to school.
Compound Words
Kindergarten (der) — kindergarten / nursery
Kindheit (die) — childhood
Common Mistakes
Using wrong article: 'der Kind' or 'die Kind'
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