German · People & Family
"Child" in German: Kind
das Kind
Child in German is das Kind, neuter. The plural is die Kinder. Compounds like Kindergarten keep Kind at the front.
On a train
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How to pronounce Kind
Say it
kint
/kɪnt/
kint. Short i. Final d often sounds like a soft t. One syllable.
"Child" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Kind | the child Neuter noun. | Neuter noun. |
| die Kinder | the children Irregular-looking plural. | Irregular-looking plural. |
| Kinderwagen | stroller / pram Everyday compound. | Everyday compound. |
| Kindergeld | child benefit Admin compound. | Admin compound. |
How to use Kind in real life
- 1On a train
Ist der Platz für Ihr Kind frei?
Is this seat free for your child?
Ihr Kind with formal Sie.
- 2Family size
Wir haben zwei Kinder und einen Hund.
We have two children and a dog.
Kinder plural.
- 3School chat
Mein Kind startet nächste Woche in der Schule.
My child starts school next week.
Mein Kind regardless of gender.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kind
Incorrect: Der Kind spielt.
Correct: Das Kind spielt.
Kind is neuter: das Kind.
Incorrect: Zwei Kinds spielen.
Correct: Zwei Kinder spielen.
Plural is Kinder, not Kinds.
Good to know
Das Kind stays neuter even when you know the gender; you switch to der Junge or das Mädchen when you want to specify. Signs say Kinderwagenplatz on buses and trains.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting outside a music lesson
ChatPal
Ist das Ihr Kind am Klavier?
Is that your child at the piano?
You
Ja. Das Kind übt seit einem Jahr.
Yes. The child has been practising for a year.
ChatPal
Toll. Mein Kind will auch anfangen.
Great. My child wants to start too.
You
Dann komm vorbei—die Kinder lernen gern zusammen.
Then drop by—the children like learning together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Child" in German
What gender is Kind?
Neuter: das Kind.
How do you say children?
Die Kinder.
How do you say boy / girl?
Der Junge / das Mädchen—more specific than Kind.
What does Kindergarten mean?
Literally children's garden—preschool.
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