English–German

“child” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɪnt/

Example

Das Kind spielt im Garten.

The child is playing in the garden.

Illustration for Kind (child)

How to say “child” in German

“Child” in German is Kind.

A young human still growing toward adulthood, whether viewed at home, at school, or as someone's offspring.

Full entry for Kind: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kind

Das Kind lernt laufen.

The child is learning to walk.

Tips for using Kind

  • Kind is neuter, so standard forms include das Kind, ein Kind, and die Kinder, even though it refers to a person.

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