German · People & Family
"Do you have children?" in German: Hast du Kinder?
Hast du Kinder?
Note: formal: Haben Sie Kinder?
Do you have children? in German is Hast du Kinder? among friends. With strangers, Haben Sie Kinder? is the polite Sie form — keep that as a note, not the main line.
Catching up with a classmate
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How to pronounce Hast du Kinder?
Say it
hast doo KIN-der
/hast duː ˈkɪndɐ/
hast doo KIN-der. Short a in hast; Kinder with short i and clear d.
"Do you have children?" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Hast du Kinder? | Do you have children? Informal default. | Informal default. |
| Haben Sie Kinder? | Do you have children? Formal Sie note. | Formal Sie note. |
| Wir haben zwei Kinder | We have two children Answer pattern. | Answer pattern. |
| Noch keine Kinder | no children yet Soft reply. | Soft reply. |
How to use Hast du Kinder? in real life
- 1Catching up with a classmate
Hast du Kinder, oder plant ihr erst?
Do you have children, or are you still planning?
Full informal question.
- 2Park small talk
Hast du Kinder in dem Alter?
Do you have children that age?
Follow-up detail.
- 3Family dinner intro
Sag mal, hast du Kinder?
Tell me, do you have children?
Sag mal softens.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hast du Kinder?
Incorrect: Hast du Childs?
Correct: Hast du Kinder?
Use Kinder, not English child forms.
Incorrect: Hast du Kind?
Correct: Hast du Kinder? / Hast du ein Kind?
Plural Kinder is the usual question; ein Kind if you mean one.
Good to know
Among acquaintances the question can feel personal. Soften with Falls es okay ist or wait until kids come up naturally. At playgrounds it is more expected.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Coffee with an old friend
ChatPal
Wir haben uns so lange nicht gesehen.
We haven't seen each other in so long.
You
Stimmt. Hast du Kinder inzwischen?
True. Do you have children now?
ChatPal
Noch nicht. Hast du Kinder?
Not yet. Do you have children?
You
Nein, noch keine. Vielleicht später.
No, none yet. Maybe later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Do you have children?" in German
How do you ask do you have children informally?
Hast du Kinder?
What is the formal version?
Haben Sie Kinder?
How do you answer no?
Nein, ich habe keine Kinder. / Noch keine.
How do you say two kids?
Ich habe zwei Kinder.
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