Definition
Child. A young person, or someone’s son or daughter.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kind | die Kinder |
| Accusative | das Kind | die Kinder |
| Dative | dem Kind | den Kindern |
| Genitive | des Kindes | der Kinder |
Examples
- Das Kind spielt im Garten. — The child is playing in the garden.
- Wir haben zwei Kinder. — We have two children.
- Das Kind schläft schon. — The child is already sleeping.
Notes
Neuter noun. Plural is die Kinder — one of the most common plurals in German. Genitive singular: des Kindes.