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"Niece" in German: Nichte
die Nichte
Niece in German is die Nichte. Plural is die Nichten. Soft family lists often pair Nichte with Neffe.
School play
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How to pronounce Nichte
Say it
NIKH-tuh
/ˈnɪçtə/
NIKH-tuh. Soft ich-sound in Nich-, final e. Feminine: die Nichte.
"Niece" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Nichte | the niece Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Nichten | the nieces Plural. | Plural. |
| meine Nichte | my niece Possessive. | Possessive. |
| Nichten und Neffen | nieces and nephews Family set. | Family set. |
How to use Nichte in real life
- 1School play
Meine Nichte steht heute auf der Bühne.
My niece is on stage today.
Meine Nichte.
- 2Gift shopping
Für meine Nichte suche ich Kreide.
I'm looking for chalk for my niece.
Meine Nichte.
- 3Weekend visit
Die Nichte meiner Schwester kommt Sonntag.
My sister's niece is coming Sunday.
Die Nichte.
Mistakes English speakers make with Nichte
Incorrect: der Nichte
Correct: die Nichte
Nichte is feminine.
Incorrect: mein Nichte
Correct: meine Nichte
Feminine possessive: meine.
Good to know
Nichte and Neffe show up together on invitations and holiday lists. Soft nicknames exist, but forms and cards keep Nichte clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a birthday present
ChatPal
Was wünscht sich deine Nichte?
What does your niece wish for?
You
Meine Nichte will Kreide und Papier.
My niece wants chalk and paper.
ChatPal
Süß. Wie alt ist die Nichte?
Sweet. How old is the niece?
You
Sechs. Die Nichte malt jeden Tag.
Six. The niece draws every day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Niece" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Nichte.
Plural?
Die Nichten.
How do you say my niece?
Meine Nichte.
Nephew?
Der Neffe—different word.
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